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Broader Family History

Broader Name Meaning

see Brother . from Ó Bruadair see Brouder .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Broder, Broaden, Brader, Broeder, Browder, Bronder, Roder, Rader

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Where is the Broader family from?

You can see how Broader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Broader families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Broader families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Broader's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Broader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broader. 100% of Broader women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broader 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Broader. 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 386 military records available for the last name Broader. For the veterans among your Broader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broader lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Broader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broader in 1966 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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