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Broadstreet Family History

Broadstreet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bradstreet. This form of the surname is not found in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Broadstreet family from?

You can see how Broadstreet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadstreet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadstreet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Broadstreet families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Broadstreet's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Broadstreet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadstreet 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 Broadstreet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broadstreet. 30% of Broadstreet men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Broadstreet women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadstreet were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Looper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broadstreet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadstreet 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Broadstreet. 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 555 military records available for the last name Broadstreet. For the veterans among your Broadstreet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadstreet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broadstreet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Broadstreet in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadstreet 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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