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Bradis Family History

Bradis 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: Brandis, Brais, Bradish, Rais, Bras, Rodis, Baris, Badia, Paradis

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Where is the Bradis family from?

You can see how Bradis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Bradis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bradis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bradis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Bradis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bradis. 34% of Bradis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Bradis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Bradis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bradis. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bradis. For the veterans among your Bradis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bradis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bradis in 1963 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bradis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradis 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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