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Broadland Family History

Broadland 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: Bratland, Boland, Rowland, Roseland, Broadway, Friedland, Woodland

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Where is the Broadland family from?

You can see how Broadland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broadland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broadland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Broadland families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Broadland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Broadland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broadland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broadland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broadland. 43% of Broadland men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Broadland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broadland 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Broadland. 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 43 military records available for the last name Broadland. For the veterans among your Broadland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broadland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Broadland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Broadland in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 1996.

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