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Broadston Family History

Broadston 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: Broadstone, Boydston, Bronston, Royston, Rolston, Beaston, Boston

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Where is the Broadston family from?

You can see how Broadston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broadston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Broadston families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Broadston's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Broadston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broadston. 50% of Broadston men worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Broadston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadston 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Broadston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Broadston. For the veterans among your Broadston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Broadston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Broadston in 1950 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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