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Broaderick Family History

Broaderick 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: Broderick, Broadrick, Roderick, Brodrick, Frederick, Deaderick

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Where is the Broaderick family from?

You can see how Broaderick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broaderick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broaderick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Broaderick families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Broaderick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broaderick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broaderick 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 Broaderick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk File were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broaderick. 60% of Broaderick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broaderick women worked as a Clerk File.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk File
    100%

What Broaderick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Broaderick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broaderick 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Broaderick. 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 98 military records available for the last name Broaderick. For the veterans among your Broaderick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broaderick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Broaderick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Broaderick in 1972 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broaderick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broaderick 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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