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Bradlee Family History

Bradlee 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: Bradley, Bradle, Beadle, Bradner, Braley, Radle, Bramley, Brazee

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Where is the Bradlee family from?

You can see how Bradlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Bradlee families living in Massachusetts. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bradlee's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bradlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradlee. 34% of Bradlee men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bradlee women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Postal Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bradlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradlee 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Bradlee. 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 395 military records available for the last name Bradlee. For the veterans among your Bradlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradlee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bradlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bradlee in 1962 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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