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Broyard Family History

Broyard 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: Bayard, Bovard, Boyar, Bogard, Board, Bravard, Bunyard, Broad, Bozard

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Where is the Broyard family from?

You can see how Broyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Broyard families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Broyard's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Broyard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broyard. 38% of Broyard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Fisherman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Broyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyard 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Broyard. 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 90 military records available for the last name Broyard. For the veterans among your Broyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Broyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broyard in 1962 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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