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Bradstream Family History

Bradstream 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: Bradstreet, Broadstreet, Branstrom, Bradham, Bradsher, Bradshaw

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Where is the Bradstream family from?

You can see how Bradstream families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradstream family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradstream families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bradstream family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bradstream's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bradstream families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradstream surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Bradstream. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradstream 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bradstream. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bradstream. For the veterans among your Bradstream ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradstream lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Bradstream life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bradstream in 1980 was 73, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradstream 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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