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Bradby Family History

Bradby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bradbury with dissimilation of the second -r-.

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


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Where is the Bradby family from?

You can see how Bradby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Bradby families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bradby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bradby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradby 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 Bradby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradby. 43% of Bradby men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bradby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradby were Salesman and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Porter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bradby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradby 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Bradby. 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 418 military records available for the last name Bradby. For the veterans among your Bradby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bradby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bradby in 1963 was 88, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradby 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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