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Bradeen Family History

Bradeen Surname Meaning

Irish: from a pet form of Brady or Braden.

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


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Where is the Bradeen family from?

You can see how Bradeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bradeen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bradeen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bradeen families in 1891.
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What did your Bradeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradeen. 35% of Bradeen men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bradeen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradeen were Teamsters Helper and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Teamsters Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bradeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradeen 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Bradeen. 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 458 military records available for the last name Bradeen. For the veterans among your Bradeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradeen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bradeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bradeen in 1950 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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