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Bradburry Family History

Bradburry 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: Bradbury, Bradberry, Bradburn, Banbury, Gadbury, Brimberry, Rasberry

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Where is the Bradburry family from?

You can see how Bradburry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradburry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradburry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bradburry families living in Staffordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bradburry's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bradburry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradburry 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 Bradburry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradburry. 42% of Bradburry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bradburry women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradburry were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bradburry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bradburry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradburry 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bradburry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Bradburry. For the veterans among your Bradburry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradburry lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Bradburry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bradburry in 1944 was 30, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradburry 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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