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Brodnick Family History

Brodnick 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: Brodrick, Broderick, Drobnick, Rolnick, Brennick, Rudnick, Brannick

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Where is the Brodnick family from?

You can see how Brodnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brodnick families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brodnick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brodnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodnick 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 Brodnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodnick. 45% of Brodnick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brodnick women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Brodnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Brodnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodnick 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Brodnick. 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 112 military records available for the last name Brodnick. For the veterans among your Brodnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brodnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brodnick in 1962 was 75, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brodnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodnick 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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