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Broadaway Family History

Broadaway Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Broadway. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Broadaway family from?

You can see how Broadaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Broadaway families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Broadaway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broadaway families in 1891.
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What did your Broadaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broadaway. 100% of Broadaway 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Broadaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadaway 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Broadaway. 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 938 military records available for the last name Broadaway. For the veterans among your Broadaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadaway lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Broadaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Broadaway in 1954 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broadaway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadaway 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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