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Bradow Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Beardow itself a variant of Beardall . Americanized form of German Bredow .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bladow, Brandow, Bredow, Brad, Brandom, Braddy, Bradby, Branom

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Where is the Bradow family from?

You can see how Bradow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bradow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bradow families living in Tennessee. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bradow's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Bradow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bradow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bradow. 40% of Bradow men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bradow women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bradow were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bradow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradow 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Bradow. 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 152 military records available for the last name Bradow. For the veterans among your Bradow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bradow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bradow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bradow in 1954 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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