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Braddus Family History

Braddus 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: Broaddus, Brandis, Braddy, Baldus, Brandes, Brands, Broadus, Brand

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Where is the Braddus family from?

You can see how Braddus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braddus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braddus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Braddus families living in Kentucky. This was about 51% of all the recorded Braddus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Braddus families in 1880.
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What did your Braddus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braddus. 100% of Braddus women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Braddus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braddus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Braddus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Braddus. For the veterans among your Braddus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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