Origins of the Broadlay surname
About the Broadlays
We have a total of 27 records for people with the last name Broadlay.
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Interesting facts about Broadlay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Broadlay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1589.
Who were Broadlays most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Broadlay first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Broadlays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Broadlays in 1921
Bass Makers Daur
1
Domestic Serv
1
Dressmaker
1
Paper Bag Maker
1
Warehousewoman
1
Common male occupations for Broadlays in 1921
Coal Miner
2
Bass Makers Son
1
Corn Millers Carrier
1
Labourer Masson
1
