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Bradey Name Meaning

from Mac Brádaigh or Ó Brádaigh see Brady .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Braley, Bradley, Brady, Braden, Brader, Bradney, Bracey, Braddy

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Where is the Bradey family from?

You can see how Bradey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Bradey families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bradey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bradey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradey. 27% of Bradey men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Bradey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradey were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Bradey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bradey. 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 971 military records available for the last name Bradey. For the veterans among your Bradey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bradey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bradey in 1964 was 52, and 68 in 2001.

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