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Brodala Family History

Brodala 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: Rogala, Broda, Rodela, Brodell, Boda, Bala, Brodsky, Bolla, Roda

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Where is the Brodala family from?

You can see how Brodala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brodala families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brodala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brodala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodala. 67% of Brodala 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
    67%
  • Press Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Brodala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodala 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Brodala. 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 94 military records available for the last name Brodala. For the veterans among your Brodala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brodala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brodala in 1967 was 86, and 89 in 2002.

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