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Broadenax Family History

Broadenax Name 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: Broadnax, Broaden, Brodnax, Broadway, Broadhead, Braden, Broadbent

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Where is the Broadenax family from?

You can see how Broadenax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadenax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broadenax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Broadenax families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Broadenax's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Broadenax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadenax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadenax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broadenax. 50% of Broadenax men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broadenax women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Farm
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Broadenax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Broadenax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadenax 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broadenax. 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 39 military records available for the last name Broadenax. For the veterans among your Broadenax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadenax lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Broadenax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broadenax in 1971 was 74, and 60 in 1996.

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