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Broadley Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Bradley .

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


Similar surnames: Bradley, Broadie, Boardley, Brownley, Braley, Brearley, Stoodley

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Where is the Broadley family from?

You can see how Broadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Broadley families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Broadley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broadley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Broadley. 64% of Broadley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broadley women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Broadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Broadley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Broadley. For the veterans among your Broadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Broadley in 1962 was 94, and 87 in 2004.

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