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Broodfort Family History

Broodfort 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: Broadfoot, Bradford, Woodford, Proudfoot, Bloodworth, Woodfork

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Where is the Broodfort family from?

You can see how Broodfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broodfort family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Broodfort family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broodfort's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Broodfort families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broodfort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broodfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broodfort. 100% of Broodfort 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 10 census records available for the last name Broodfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broodfort 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Broodfort. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broodfort. For the veterans among your Broodfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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