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Brodegaard Family History

Brodegaard 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: Odegaard, Boogaard, Odegard, Bogaard, Bongard, Rodewald, Broder

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There are 33 census records available for the last name Brodegaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodegaard 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Brodegaard. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Brodegaard. For the veterans among your Brodegaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodegaard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Brodegaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brodegaard in 1962 was 89, and 87 in 1992.

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