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Broades Family History

Broades 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: Broaden, Broadus, Roades, Rodes, Blades, Broaddus, Broady, Broder

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Where is the Broades family from?

You can see how Broades families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broades family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broades families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Broades families living in Alabama. This was about 85% of all the recorded Broades's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Broades families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Broades. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broades 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Broades. 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 71 military records available for the last name Broades. For the veterans among your Broades ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broades lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Broades life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broades in 1967 was 78, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broades 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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