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Broadgate Family History

Broadgate Surname Meaning

from Middle English brod brad ‘wide broad’ + gat(e) geat ‘gateway city gate’. The name may be topographic for one who lived ‘(by the) broad gate’ or perhaps worked there (compare Porter).

It is also possible that the name is toponymic, originating from a place that is so named.

One example of such a place is Bradgate, which is located in Leicestershire.

The etymology highlights the significance of geographical features in the naming of individuals or locations.

This reflects a common trend in historical naming conventions, where descriptive terms are derived from the physical landscape.

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


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Where is the Broadgate family from?

You can see how Broadgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broadgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Broadgate families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Broadgate's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Broadgate families in 1891.
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What did your Broadgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broadgate. 100% of Broadgate men worked as a Solicitor clerk and 82% of Broadgate 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated Shop Ass
    19%

What Broadgate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Broadgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadgate 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Broadgate. 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 41 military records available for the last name Broadgate. For the veterans among your Broadgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadgate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Broadgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Broadgate in 1964 was 66, and 81 in 1973.

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