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Bradreau Family History

Bradreau 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: Barreau, Brideau, Boudreau, Budreau, Badeau, Beaudreau, Brazeau

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Where is the Bradreau family from?

You can see how Bradreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradreau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bradreau families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bradreau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bradreau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradreau 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 25 census records available for the last name Bradreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradreau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bradreau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bradreau. For the veterans among your Bradreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradreau lifespan?

Average Bradreau life expectancy in 1984 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradreau 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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