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Brodensen Family History

Brodensen 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: Brodersen, Broderson, Bredesen, Bodenstein, Bensen, Brenden, Bodeen

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Brodensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodensen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brodensen. 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 Brodensen. For the veterans among your Brodensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodensen lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Brodensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brodensen in 1991 was 86, and 89 in 1994.

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