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Broadbear Family History

Broadbear Surname Meaning

see Bradbeer.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Broadbear family from?

You can see how Broadbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadbear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Broadbear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Broadbear families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broadbear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broadbear families in 1911.
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What did your Broadbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Broadbear. 100% of Broadbear men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broadbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadbear 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Broadbear. 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 130 military records available for the last name Broadbear. For the veterans among your Broadbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadbear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Broadbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broadbear in 1967 was 65, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadbear 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.

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