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Broadmax Family History

Broadmax 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: Broadnax, Broadway, Roadman, Brodman, Brodnax, Bodman, Broaddus

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Where is the Broadmax family from?

You can see how Broadmax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadmax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broadmax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Broadmax families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Broadmax's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Broadmax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadmax 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 Broadmax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broadmax. 60% of Broadmax 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
    60%
  • Share Cropper
    40%

What Broadmax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Broadmax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadmax 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Broadmax. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Broadmax. For the veterans among your Broadmax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadmax lifespan?

Average Broadmax life expectancy in 1996 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadmax 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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