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Brads Family History

Brads 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: Bras, Brass, Brady, Bradt, Brais, Brad, Brands, Brand, Ras, Grass

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Where is the Brads family from?

You can see how Brads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brads family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brads families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Brads families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Brads's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brads families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brads surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brads ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brads. 50% of Brads men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brads women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brads 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Brads. 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 208 military records available for the last name Brads. For the veterans among your Brads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brads lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brads in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brads

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brads 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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