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Broedell Family History

Broedell 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: Brodell, Roedell, Bodell, Roedel, Blondell, Broadwell, Rodell

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Where is the Broedell family from?

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

What did your Broedell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Broedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Broedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broedell 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 Broedell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Broedell. For the veterans among your Broedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broedell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Broedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broedell in 1979 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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