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Broad Family History

Broad Surname Meaning

English: nickname for a stout or large person from Middle English brod(e) ‘wide broad’ (Old English brād).

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


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Where is the Broad family from?

You can see how Broad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 697 Broad families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Broad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broad 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 Broad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broad. 8% of Broad men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Broad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broad were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 99,000 census records available for the last name Broad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broad 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Broad. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Broad. For the veterans among your Broad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broad lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Broad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broad in 1950 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broad 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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