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Broade Family History

Broade Surname 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: Broady, Broaden, Broad, Broadie, Brode, Rode, Brake, Bode, Brace

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Where is the Broade family from?

You can see how Broade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broade family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Broade families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broade's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broade families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broade. 100% of Broade 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 291 census records available for the last name Broade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broade 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Broade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Broade. For the veterans among your Broade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broade lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Broade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Broade in 1967 was 65, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broade ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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