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Brodhurst Family History

Brodhurst Surname Meaning

see Broadhurst.

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


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Where is the Brodhurst family from?

You can see how Brodhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brodhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Brodhurst families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Brodhurst's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brodhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brodhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brodhurst. 68% of Brodhurst 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
    68%
  • Music Teacher
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Brodhurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodhurst 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Brodhurst. 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 97 military records available for the last name Brodhurst. For the veterans among your Brodhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodhurst lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Brodhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brodhurst in 1980 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodhurst 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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