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Broaddus Family History

Broaddus Surname Meaning

English (western England and south Wales):: probably a variant (reflecting a local pronunciation) of the English topographic name Broadhouse from Old English brād ‘broad’ ‘extensive’ + hūs ‘house’.

Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from Broadwas in Worcestershire which is named with Old English brād + an unattested element wæsse ‘alluvial land’.

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


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Where is the Broaddus family from?

You can see how Broaddus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broaddus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Broaddus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Broaddus families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Broaddus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Broaddus families in 1840.
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What did your Broaddus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broaddus. 34% of Broaddus men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Broaddus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broaddus were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 444 immigration records available for the last name Broaddus. 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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What is the average Broaddus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Broaddus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broaddus in 1945 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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