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Broadus Family History

Broadus Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Broaddus.

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


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Where is the Broadus family from?

You can see how Broadus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Broadus family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broadus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Broadus families in 1891.
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What did your Broadus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broadus. 33% of Broadus men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Broadus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadus were Janitor 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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Broadus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadus 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Broadus. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Broadus. For the veterans among your Broadus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Broadus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broadus in 1954 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadus 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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