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Broussard Family History

Broussard Surname Meaning

French: variant of Brossard.

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


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Where is the Broussard family from?

You can see how Broussard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broussard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broussard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Broussard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broussard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broussard families in 1891.
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What did your Broussard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broussard. 21% of Broussard men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Broussard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broussard were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Broussard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broussard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Broussard. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Broussard. For the veterans among your Broussard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broussard lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Broussard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broussard in 1941 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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