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Broadstone Family History

Broadstone Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Breidenstein and Breitenstein.

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


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Where is the Broadstone family from?

You can see how Broadstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Broadstone families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broadstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broadstone families in 1891.
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What did your Broadstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broadstone. 20% of Broadstone men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broadstone women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broadstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadstone 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Broadstone. 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 368 military records available for the last name Broadstone. For the veterans among your Broadstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadstone lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Broadstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Broadstone in 1958 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadstone 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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