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Bradican Family History

Bradican Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bradigan, Radican, Radigan, Redican, Brodigan, Branigan, Badia

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Where is the Bradican family from?

You can see how Bradican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradican family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bradican families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bradican's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bradican families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bradican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradican 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bradican. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bradican. For the veterans among your Bradican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradican lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bradican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bradican in 1969 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradican 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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