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Brodkorb Family History

Brodkorb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bradford, Broder, Broeker, Brocker, Brodeur, Brooker, Brodkin, Bokor

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Where is the Brodkorb family from?

You can see how Brodkorb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodkorb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodkorb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brodkorb family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodkorb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brodkorb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodkorb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brodkorb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodkorb. 25% of Brodkorb men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Brodkorb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Brodkorb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodkorb 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Brodkorb. 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 224 military records available for the last name Brodkorb. For the veterans among your Brodkorb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodkorb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brodkorb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brodkorb in 1963 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodkorb 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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