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Broadmeadow Family History

Broadmeadow Surname Meaning

from Broad Meadow in Kings Norton (Worcs). The medieval bearers cited below constitute the earliest evidence for the place-name which derives from Middle English brod ‘wide broad’ + medwe ‘meadow’.

(Old English brād + mǣd (oblique mǣdwe)).

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


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You can see how Broadmeadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadmeadow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broadmeadow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Broadmeadow families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Broadmeadow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broadmeadow families in 1891.
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What did your Broadmeadow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Traveller Marble granite and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broadmeadow. 100% of Broadmeadow men worked as a Wholesale Traveller Marble granite and 100% of Broadmeadow 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Traveller Marble granite
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Broadmeadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadmeadow 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Broadmeadow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Broadmeadow. For the veterans among your Broadmeadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadmeadow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Broadmeadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Broadmeadow in 1959 was 54, and 66 in 1998.

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