This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bradney family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bradney Family History

Bradney Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Somerset named Bradney from Old English brād ‘broad’ (dative -an) + ēg ‘island’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bradney family from?

You can see how Bradney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Bradney families living in Staffordshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Bradney's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bradney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bradney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Shoe Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bradney. 34% of Bradney men worked as a Master Shoe Repairer and 77% of Bradney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradney were Chain Manufacturer and Shorthand Typist.

View Census Data for Bradney | Data not to scale

*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

  • Master Shoe Repairer
    34%
  • Motor Fitter
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Chain Manufacturer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

What Bradney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bradney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bradney

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bradney. 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.

View all Bradney immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 475 military records available for the last name Bradney. For the veterans among your Bradney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bradney military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bradney family history

Discover More

What is the average Bradney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bradney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bradney in 1959 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bradney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradney 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bradney family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial