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Brad Family History

Brad Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Bratt. Americanized form of German Bradt.

Romanian: descriptive or topographic name from brad ‘fir-tree’ also ‘any coniferous tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brad family from?

You can see how Brad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Brad families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Brad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brad families in 1891.
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What did your Brad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brad. 50% of Brad men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Brad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brad 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Brad. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Brad. For the veterans among your Brad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Brad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brad in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2000.

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