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Broadhurst Family History

Broadhurst Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English brod brad ‘wide broad’ + hirst(e) hurst ‘wood grove’.

It may also be a habitational name from a place so named, such as Broadhurst in Sussex.

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


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Where is the Broadhurst family from?

You can see how Broadhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 786 Broadhurst families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Broadhurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broadhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Broadhurst 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 Broadhurst. 10% of Broadhurst men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Broadhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadhurst were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Broadhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadhurst 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Broadhurst. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Broadhurst. For the veterans among your Broadhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadhurst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Broadhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Broadhurst in 1950 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadhurst 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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