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Brodak Family History

Brodak Name 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: Bodak, Broda, Rodak, Brock, Boda, Brodsky, Brook, Roda, Breda, Borak

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Where is the Brodak family from?

You can see how Brodak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brodak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brodak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brodak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodak. 100% of Brodak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Brodak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodak 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Brodak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brodak. For the veterans among your Brodak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brodak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brodak in 1963 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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