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Broudy Family History

Broudy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Braude. Compare Browdy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Broudy family from?

You can see how Broudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broudy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Broudy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broudy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broudy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broudy 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 Broudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broudy. 44% of Broudy men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Broudy women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broudy were Lawyer and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Lawyer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Broudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broudy 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Broudy. 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 412 military records available for the last name Broudy. For the veterans among your Broudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broudy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Broudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broudy in 1961 was 57, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broudy 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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