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Broodnax Family History

Broodnax 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: Brodnax, Broadnax, Broadway, Brogna, Bodnar, Broda, Brooner, Brookman

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Where is the Broodnax family from?

You can see how Broodnax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broodnax family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Broodnax families living in Virginia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broodnax's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Broodnax families in 1920.
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What did your Broodnax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broodnax. 40% of Broodnax men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Broodnax women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broodnax were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Broodnax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broodnax 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Broodnax. 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 21 military records available for the last name Broodnax. For the veterans among your Broodnax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broodnax lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Broodnax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broodnax in 1974 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

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