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Brooderson Family History

Brooderson 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, Brotherson, Brodersen, Wooderson, Brotherton, Balderson

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Where is the Brooderson family from?

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

What did your Brooderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brooderson. 100% of Brooderson men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brooderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brooderson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brooderson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brooderson. For the veterans among your Brooderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brooderson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Brooderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brooderson in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 1996.

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