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Broffard Family History

Broffard 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: Crofford, Bouffard, Brouhard, Brossard, Hoffard, Brafford, Trafford

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Where is the Broffard family from?

You can see how Broffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Broffard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Broffard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Broffard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Broffard families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broffard ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Broffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffard 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Broffard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Broffard. For the veterans among your Broffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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