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Bradston Family History

Bradston 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: Beaston, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Broadstone, Baston, Brayton

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Where is the Bradston family from?

You can see how Bradston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bradston family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bradston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bradston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradston 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 111 census records available for the last name Bradston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bradston. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bradston. For the veterans among your Bradston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradston lifespan?

Average Bradston life expectancy in 1993 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradston 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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