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Brade Family History

Brade Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Broad.

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


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Where is the Brade family from?

You can see how Brade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Brade families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brade's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brade families in 1911.
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What did your Brade ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brade. 56% of Brade 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
    56%
  • Trapper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brade 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 Brade. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brade. For the veterans among your Brade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brade in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brade 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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