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Broodey Family History

Broodey 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: Bromley, Broady, Broder, Brody, Broaden, Brooke, Rooney, Broden

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Where is the Broodey family from?

You can see how Broodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broodey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Broodey family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Broodey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Broodey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broodey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broodey. 100% of Broodey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Broodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broodey 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 Broodey. 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 Broodey. For the veterans among your Broodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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