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Broadie Family History

Broadie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Brodie. English: variant of Broady.

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


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Where is the Broadie family from?

You can see how Broadie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Broadie families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Broadie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broadie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadie 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 Broadie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broadie. 100% of Broadie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broadie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadie 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Broadie. 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 365 military records available for the last name Broadie. For the veterans among your Broadie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Broadie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Broadie in 1958 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broadie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadie 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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