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Brodnax Family History

Brodnax Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broadnax.

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


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Where is the Brodnax family from?

You can see how Brodnax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodnax family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodnax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brodnax family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brodnax's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Brodnax families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodnax 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 Brodnax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodnax. 34% of Brodnax men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Brodnax women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodnax were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Brodnax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brodnax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodnax 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Brodnax. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brodnax. For the veterans among your Brodnax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodnax lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brodnax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brodnax in 1944 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodnax 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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