Broadhurst Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Broadhurst Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Broadhurst family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 64
Female Servant 48
Independent 37
Cotton Weaver 31
Labourer 26
Silk Weaver 26
Male Servant 23
Farmer 18
Weaver 12
Cotton Spinner 9
Joiner 9
Silk Piecer 7
Silk Winder 7
Soldier 7
Carter 6
Cotton Piecer 6
Brick Layer 5
Currier 5
Fustian Cutter 5
Dress Maker 5
Apprentice 4
Collier 4
School Mistress 4
Cotton Miner 4
Caster 4

Broadhurst Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Broadhurst 100% 21,143
2 Bradhurst 90% 1,395
3 Brodhurst 90% 711
4 Breadhurst 90% 181

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The surname Broadhurst is the most popular version of all its varients

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