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Broydie Family History

Broydie 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: Brodie, Broadie, Boddie, Brodin, Rodie, Brode, Bryde, Bodie, Brockie

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Where is the Broydie family from?

You can see how Broydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broydie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Broydie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broydie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Broydie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broydie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Broydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broydie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broydie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broydie. For the veterans among your Broydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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