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Bradwin Family History

Bradwin 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: Baldwin, Bredin, Radwan, Radin, Brewin, Brading, Bradway, Braden

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Where is the Bradwin family from?

You can see how Bradwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bradwin families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bradwin's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Bradwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bradwin. 100% of Bradwin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Bradwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradwin 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Bradwin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bradwin. For the veterans among your Bradwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradwin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bradwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bradwin in 1970 was 58, and 54 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradwin 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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