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Broadford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Where is the Broadford family from?

You can see how Broadford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadford families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Broadford families living in Angus. This was about 38% of all the recorded Broadford's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Broadford families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Broadford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 518 census records available for the last name Broadford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Broadford. 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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Military Records

There are 62 military records available for the last name Broadford. For the veterans among your Broadford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Broadford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broadford in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

Broadford Surname Meaning

Where is the Broadford family from?

What Broadford family records will you find?

What is the average Broadford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Broadford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broadford in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

761	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
62	Military Records
108	Immigration Records
518	Census and Voter Lists
406	Member Trees

761	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
62	Military Records
108	Immigration Records
518	Census and Voter Lists
406	Member Trees

Broadford Family History