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Broadbin Family History

Broadbin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Broaden, Broadbent, Brodin, Brodkin, Broadie, Babin, Bodin, Broadway

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Where is the Broadbin family from?

You can see how Broadbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadbin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broadbin families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Broadbin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Broadbin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadbin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broadbin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Broadbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadbin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Broadbin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Broadbin. For the veterans among your Broadbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadbin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broadbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broadbin in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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