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Brada Family History

Brada Name 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: Rada, Prada, Breda, Brady, Branda, Braga, Bradt, Broda, Bradac

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Where is the Brada family from?

You can see how Brada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brada family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brada family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brada's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brada families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brada. 33% of Brada men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brada women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brada were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brada 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Brada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 454 military records available for the last name Brada. For the veterans among your Brada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brada lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brada in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

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