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Brodrick Family History

Brodrick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broderick.

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


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Where is the Brodrick family from?

You can see how Brodrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Brodrick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Brodrick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brodrick families in 1891.
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What did your Brodrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brodrick. 27% of Brodrick men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Brodrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodrick were Potter (ceramics) and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    27%
  • Bus Driver
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Potter (ceramics)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Brodrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodrick 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 Brodrick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brodrick. For the veterans among your Brodrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brodrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brodrick in 1962 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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