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Broadbear Family History

Broadbear Name Meaning

see Bradbeer .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Broadhead, Broadbent, Bradner, Broadway, Broder, Broadwell, Broaden

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Where is the Broadbear family from?

You can see how Broadbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadbear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Broadbear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Broadbear families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Broadbear's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Broadbear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadbear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broadbear. 69% of Broadbear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    32%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broadbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadbear 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Broadbear. 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 130 military records available for the last name Broadbear. For the veterans among your Broadbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadbear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Broadbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broadbear in 1967 was 65, and 92 in 2003.

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