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Bradle Family History

Bradle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Bradl: metonymic occupational name for a cook from Middle High German brāte ‘roast’.

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


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Where is the Bradle family from?

You can see how Bradle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bradle families living in Cumberland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bradle's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Bradle families in 1891.
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What did your Bradle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bradle. 100% of Bradle men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Bradle 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bradle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradle 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Bradle. 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 564 military records available for the last name Bradle. For the veterans among your Bradle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bradle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bradle in 1962 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradle 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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