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Bradd Family History

Bradd Surname Meaning

English (mainly London): nickname from Middle English brad ‘broad’ (Old English brād).

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


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Where is the Bradd family from?

You can see how Bradd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Bradd families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Bradd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bradd families in 1911.
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What did your Bradd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bradd. 67% of Bradd men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bradd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradd 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Bradd. 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 440 military records available for the last name Bradd. For the veterans among your Bradd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bradd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bradd in 1955 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradd 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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