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Bradtke Family History

Bradtke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Bródka and Brodka ‘little beard’ (see Brodka) or of Bratka and its more common Polish cognate Bratko.

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


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Where is the Bradtke family from?

You can see how Bradtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradtke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bradtke families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bradtke's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bradtke families in 1880.
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What did your Bradtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradtke. 30% of Bradtke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bradtke women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradtke were Farmer and Press Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Candy Wrapper
    23%
  • Press Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bradtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradtke 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Bradtke. 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 275 military records available for the last name Bradtke. For the veterans among your Bradtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradtke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bradtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bradtke in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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