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Breaden Family History

Breaden 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: Breeden, Breden, Brenden, Braden, Broaden, Branden, Braaten, Bladen

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Where is the Breaden family from?

You can see how Breaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breaden families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Breaden families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breaden's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Breaden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breaden. 42% of Breaden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Breaden women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breaden were Machinist and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Breaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Breaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breaden 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Breaden. 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 315 military records available for the last name Breaden. For the veterans among your Breaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breaden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Breaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Breaden in 1954 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breaden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breaden 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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