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Brodbe Family History

Brodbe 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: Brodie, Brode, Rode, Bridge, Bode, Brouse, Bobe, Bronte, Bodle

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Where is the Brodbe family from?

You can see how Brodbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodbe family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Brodbe family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodbe's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Brodbe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodbe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Brodbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodbe 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 immigration records available for the last name Brodbe. 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 Brodbe. For the veterans among your Brodbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodbe lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Brodbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brodbe in 1990 was 57, and 38 in 1994.

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