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Bradam Family History

Bradam 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: Braham, Bradham, Bradac, Branam, Braam, Abraham, Rada, Adam, Brahm

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Where is the Bradam family from?

You can see how Bradam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bradam families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bradam's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bradam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradam 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 Bradam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bradam. 100% of Bradam men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Bradam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Bradam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradam 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bradam. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bradam. For the veterans among your Bradam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bradam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bradam in 1964 was 61, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradam 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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