Bradney Family History

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Bradney Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Somerset named Bradney, from Old English brad ‘broad’ (dative -an) + eg ‘island’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bradner, Bradley, Radney, Rodney, Bradway, Barney, Radley, Adney

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Bradney Family Origin

Where is the Bradney family from?

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    You can see how Bradney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bradney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bradney families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Bradney families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bradney's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bradney families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bradney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bradney Family Occupations

    What did your Bradney ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bradney. The most common Bradney occupation in the USA was Farmer. 40% of Bradney's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Bradney family was Blacksmith.

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    • Farmer

      40%

    • Carpenter

      8%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Blacksmith

      4%

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

    Bradney Historical Records

    What Bradney family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bradney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bradney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bradney. 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 Card

    There are 475 military records available for the last name Bradney. For the veterans among your Bradney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bradney Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bradney lifespan?

    Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bradney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bradney in 1959 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bradney

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bradney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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