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Bradt Name Meaning

Scandinavian: variant of Bratt . German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Brado of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bratt, Brant, Brandt, Brad, Brass, Brader, Brais, Brint, Brodt, Graft

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Where is the Bradt family from?

You can see how Bradt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 193 Bradt families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bradt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bradt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bradt. 53% of Bradt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bradt women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradt were Laborer and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Student
    34%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Bradt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bradt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Bradt. For the veterans among your Bradt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bradt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bradt in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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