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Origins of the Bradly surname

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About the Bradlys

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Where do most Bradlys live?

In 1921, most Bradlys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bradlys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,480 records for the Bradly surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Bradlys most likely to marry?

Bradley Or Bradlys

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Bradley Or Braadle Or Bradle Or Bradly Or Bradlye Or Brandlah Or Braudley Or Braudlys

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What are the most common Bradly first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bradlys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bradlys in 1921
Servant

28

Dressmaker

21

House Servant

16

Cotton Weaver

15

Domestic Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Bradlys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

47

Coal Miner

45

General Labourer

23

Farm Labourer

21

Tailor

20

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