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Bradsley Family History

Bradsley 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, Braley, Bardsley, Grasley, Bramley, Brantley, Brailey

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Where is the Bradsley family from?

You can see how Bradsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradsley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Bradsley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bradsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bradsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradsley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Bradsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradsley 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bradsley. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bradsley. For the veterans among your Bradsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradsley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Bradsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bradsley in 1971 was 75, and 65 in 1988.

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