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Bradchan Family History

Bradchan 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: Pradhan, Bradham, Bradshaw, Bradigan, Brachman, Bracken, Brach

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Where is the Bradchan family from?

You can see how Bradchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradchan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bradchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bradchan families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bradchan's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bradchan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bradchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradchan 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Bradchan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bradchan. For the veterans among your Bradchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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