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Broadwater Family History

Broadwater Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): habitational name from any of the places called Broadwater in Sussex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and elsewhere, from Old English brād ‘broad’ + wæter ‘water, river’.

Alternatively, it can also be a topographic name with the same meaning.

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


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Where is the Broadwater family from?

You can see how Broadwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadwater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Broadwater families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Broadwater's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Broadwater families in 1891.
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What did your Broadwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broadwater. 92% of Broadwater 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Dressmaker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Broadwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadwater 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Broadwater. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Broadwater. For the veterans among your Broadwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadwater lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broadwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broadwater in 1952 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadwater ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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