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Broods Family History

Broods 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: Brooks, Roos, Brook, Woods, Blood, Broady, Bross, Broom, Brody

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Where is the Broods family from?

You can see how Broods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broods family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broods families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Broods family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broods's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broods families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broods 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 Broods ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broods. 75% of Broods men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Broods family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Broods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broods 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Broods. 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 66 military records available for the last name Broods. For the veterans among your Broods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broods lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Broods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Broods in 1974 was 56, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broods 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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