Origins of the Broadhead surname
About the Broadheads
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Interesting facts about Broadhead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Broadhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Broadheads most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Broadhead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Broadheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Broadheads in 1921
Dressmaker
57
Cloth Weaver
54
Woollen Weaver
41
At Home
37
Grinder
31
Common male occupations for Broadheads in 1921
Coal Miner
241
Coal Miner Hewer
84
Farmer
75
Woollen Weaver
59
File Grinder
52
