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Broidie Family History

Broidie 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: Brodie, Broadie, Bridge, Boddie, Bride, Brodin, Rodie, Brode, Bodie

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Where is the Broidie family from?

You can see how Broidie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broidie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broidie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Broidie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broidie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Broidie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Broidie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broidie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Broidie. 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 military records available for the last name Broidie. For the veterans among your Broidie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broidie lifespan?

Average Broidie life expectancy in 1977 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broidie 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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