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Broddeson Family History

Broddeson 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: Broderson, Bondeson, Bredeson, Broaden, Broden, Brotherson, Brogden

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Where is the Broddeson family from?

You can see how Broddeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broddeson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broddeson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broddeson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Broddeson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broddeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broddeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Broddeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broddeson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Broddeson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Broddeson. For the veterans among your Broddeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broddeson lifespan?

Average Broddeson life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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