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Brodbelt Family History

Brodbelt 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: Broadbent, Brodbeck, Brodell, Bridwell, Robert, Brobeck, Bridgett

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Where is the Brodbelt family from?

You can see how Brodbelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodbelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodbelt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brodbelt families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brodbelt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Brodbelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodbelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodbelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Brodbelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodbelt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Brodbelt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brodbelt. For the veterans among your Brodbelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodbelt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Brodbelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brodbelt in 1976 was 63, and 63 in 1996.

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