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Broadwell Family History

Broadwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Broadwell including those in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.

From Old English brād ‘broad’ + wella ‘spring, stream’.

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


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Where is the Broadwell family from?

You can see how Broadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broadwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Broadwell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Broadwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Broadwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadwell 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 Broadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Farmer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broadwell. 34% of Broadwell men worked as an Agricultural Farmer Heavy Work and 96% of Broadwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broadwell were Offal Packer Flour Mill and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Agricultural Farmer Heavy Work
    34%
  • Warehouseman Flour Mill
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Offal Packer Flour Mill
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Broadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadwell 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Broadwell. 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 Broadwell. For the veterans among your Broadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadwell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Broadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broadwell in 1949 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broadwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broadwell 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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