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Broadley Family History

Broadley Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Bradley.

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


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Where is the Broadley family from?

You can see how Broadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,215 Broadley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Broadley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Broadley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadley 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 Broadley 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 Broadley. 8% of Broadley men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Broadley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadley were Farm Labourer 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%
  • Insurance Agent
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Farm Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Broadley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Broadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Broadley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Broadley. For the veterans among your Broadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Broadley in 1962 was 94, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broadley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadley 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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