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Bradbent Family History

Bradbent 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: Broadbent, Brabant, Braden, Bradeen, Bracken, Brent, Bradner

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Where is the Bradbent family from?

You can see how Bradbent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradbent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bradbent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bradbent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bradbent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bradbent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradbent 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 313 census records available for the last name Bradbent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradbent 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bradbent. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bradbent. For the veterans among your Bradbent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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