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Broady Family History

Broady Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Braddy

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


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Where is the Broady family from?

You can see how Broady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Broady families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Broady's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Broady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broady 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 Broady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broady. 22% of Broady men worked as a Farm Labourer and 76% of Broady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broady were Motor Mechanic Temporary Postman Incapacitated and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Hairdresser (master)
    15%
  • Motor Mechanic Temporary Postman Incapacitated
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Wife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Broady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Broady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broady 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Broady. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broady. For the veterans among your Broady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broady lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Broady in 1956 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broady 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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