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Bradly Family History

Bradly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bradley.

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


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Where is the Bradly family from?

You can see how Bradly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 122 Bradly families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bradly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bradly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bradly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bradly. 54% of Bradly men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bradly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradly were Labourer and Operator.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Bradly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Bradly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradly 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bradly. 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 Bradly. For the veterans among your Bradly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bradly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bradly in 1966 was 69, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bradly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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