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Broadbelt Family History

Broadbelt Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): nickname from Middle English brod brad ‘broad’ + belt ‘belt girdle’

denoting a stout man i.e. someone who wore a ‘broad belt’.

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


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Where is the Broadbelt family from?

You can see how Broadbelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadbelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broadbelt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Broadbelt families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Broadbelt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Broadbelt families in 1911.
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What did your Broadbelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broadbelt. 24% of Broadbelt men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Broadbelt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadbelt were Machinist and Domestic.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Broadbelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadbelt 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Broadbelt. 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 366 military records available for the last name Broadbelt. For the veterans among your Broadbelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadbelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broadbelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Broadbelt in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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