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Broas Name Meaning

Portuguese: probably from the plural of broa ‘corn bread’. Norwegian (Broås): habitational name from any of several farms so named from bru ‘bridge’ + ås ‘hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Bras, Rodas, Broady, Brons, Pross, Bronk, Brody, Broda, Bross, Broad

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Where is the Broas family from?

You can see how Broas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Broas families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Broas's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Broas families in 1891.
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What did your Broas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broas. 27% of Broas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broas women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broas were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broas 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Broas. 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 514 military records available for the last name Broas. For the veterans among your Broas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broas in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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