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Breadcliff Family History

Breadcliff 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: Radcliff, Ratcliff, Radliff, Radcliffe, Stancliff, Bailiff, Braniff

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Where is the Breadcliff family from?

You can see how Breadcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadcliff family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Breadcliff families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Breadcliff families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Breadcliff's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Breadcliff families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Breadcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadcliff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Breadcliff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breadcliff. For the veterans among your Breadcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadcliff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breadcliff 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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