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Broaden Family History

Broaden Surname Meaning

Scottish: perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a broad valley. Old English brād ‘broad’ + denu ‘valley’.

Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of Irish Braden.

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


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Where is the Broaden family from?

You can see how Broaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Broaden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Broaden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Broaden families in 1891.
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What did your Broaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broaden. 43% of Broaden men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Broaden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broaden were Labor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broaden 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Broaden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broaden. For the veterans among your Broaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broaden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Broaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Broaden in 1958 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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