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Brodin Family History

Brodin Surname Meaning

Swedish (Brodín): ornamental or topographic name formed with bro ‘bridge’ + the adjectival suffix -in.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

The name incorporates an intrusive -d- for euphony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brodin family from?

You can see how Brodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Brodin families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brodin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brodin families in 1891.
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What did your Brodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brodin. 100% of Brodin men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Brodin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brodin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Brodin. For the veterans among your Brodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brodin in 1957 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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