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Breadie Family History

Breadie 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: Broadie, Beadle, Badie, Bredin, Brodie, Brede, Bradle, Bready, Brazie

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Where is the Breadie family from?

You can see how Breadie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Breadie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Breadie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breadie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Breadie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Breadie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Breadie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Breadie. For the veterans among your Breadie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Breadie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Breadie in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breadie 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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