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Brodber Family History

Brodber 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: Broder, Roder, Bodner, Bradner, Brother, Bruder, Bodmer, Grober

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Where is the Brodber family from?

You can see how Brodber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodber family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodber's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brodber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Brodber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodber 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brodber. 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 Brodber. For the veterans among your Brodber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brodber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brodber in 1970 was 90, and 78 in 2003.

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