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Brodecker Family History

Brodecker 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: Broecker, Boecker, Broeker, Brocker, Broeckel, Bodeker, Bosecker

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Where is the Brodecker family from?

You can see how Brodecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodecker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brodecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brodecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Brodecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodecker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brodecker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brodecker. For the veterans among your Brodecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodecker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Brodecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Brodecker in 1952 was 47, and 60 in 1996.

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