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Origins of the Broadley surname

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About the Broadleys

We have a total number of 21341 records for people with the last name Broadley.

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Where do most Broadleys live?

In 1921, most Broadleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Broadleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,400 records for the Broadley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Broadleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Broadleys.

What are the most common Broadley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Broadley family members

Common jobs for Broadleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Broadleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

165

None

67

Dressmaker

65

Housekeeper

47

Weaver

47

Common Male occupations for Broadleys in 1921
Coal Miner

116

Farmer

65

General Labourer

55

Cotton Weaver

52

Joiner

52

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