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Brodau Family History

Brodau 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: Broda, Boda, Roda, Breda, Brau, Rodas, Broder, Brody, Broman, Broas

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Where is the Brodau family from?

You can see how Brodau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Brodau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brodau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brodau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Brodau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brodau. 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 Brodau. For the veterans among your Brodau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodau lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Brodau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brodau in 1986 was 65, and 77 in 1994.

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