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Browdy Family History

Browdy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Braude. Compare Broudy.

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


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Where is the Browdy family from?

You can see how Browdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Browdy families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Browdy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Browdy families in 1891.
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What did your Browdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Browdy. 20% of Browdy men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Browdy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browdy were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Sales Clerk
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Care Of Home
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Browdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browdy 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Browdy. 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 251 military records available for the last name Browdy. For the veterans among your Browdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browdy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Browdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Browdy in 1951 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browdy 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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