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Bradfute Family History

Bradfute 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: Bradbury, Bradford, Rafuse, Brause, Braude, Bradburn, Bradt, Bradle

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Where is the Bradfute family from?

You can see how Bradfute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradfute family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradfute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bradfute families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bradfute's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bradfute families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradfute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bradfute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradfute. 50% of Bradfute men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bradfute women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Bradfute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradfute 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bradfute. 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 235 military records available for the last name Bradfute. For the veterans among your Bradfute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradfute lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bradfute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bradfute in 1956 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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