Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BRADSHAW
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BRADSHAW. A chapelry, co. Lancaster, " where the BradshaAvs have llourislied from the time of the Saxons, the present owner thereof being Thon)as Bradshaw Isherwood, Esq." B.L.G. Bradshaw, near the Peak of Derbyshire, gave name to another ancient family. Lysons.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English