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Broadberry Family History

Broadberry Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place no doubt of relatively modern foundation as Middle English brad (Old English brād) has developed into Modern English broad.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Broadberry family from?

You can see how Broadberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadberry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Broadberry family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Broadberry's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Broadberry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broadberry. 91% of Broadberry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broadberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadberry 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Broadberry. 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 53 military records available for the last name Broadberry. For the veterans among your Broadberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadberry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Broadberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Broadberry in 1966 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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