Broden Family History

Broden Surname Meaning

Swedish (Brodén): ornamental or topographic name probably composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Brodin, Roden, Boden, Breden, Loden, Moden, Floden, Bryden, Braden, Broaden

23,000 record(s) for Broden

9K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
789	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Where is the Broden family from?

You can see how Broden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Broden family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broden's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Broden families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broden. 24% of Broden men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Broden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broden were Clerk and New worker.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer

24%

Farmer

18%

Salesman

10%

Clerk

8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

18%

Saleslady

10%

Teacher

8%

New worker

8%

What Broden family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Broden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Broden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 789 military records available for the last name Broden. For the veterans among your Broden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Broden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Broden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broden in 1952 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.