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Braedon Family History

Braedon Surname 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: Brandon, Bragdon, Branson, Bratton, Branton, Creedon, Branden

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Where is the Braedon family from?

You can see how Braedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braedon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Braedon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Braedon families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Braedon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Braedon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braedon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Braedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braedon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Braedon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Braedon. For the veterans among your Braedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braedon

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