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Bradka Family History

Bradka 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: Radka, Rada, Brake, Kraska, Prada, Badia, Breda, Brack, Brady

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Where is the Bradka family from?

You can see how Bradka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bradka families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bradka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bradka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bradka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Bradka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bradka. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bradka. For the veterans among your Bradka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Bradka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bradka in 1979 was 73, and 73 in 1991.

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