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Breadney Family History

Breadney 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: Bradney, Radney, Bradner, Bradley, Reaney, Breakey, Greaney, Bleakney

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Where is the Breadney family from?

You can see how Breadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Breadney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Breadney families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Breadney's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Breadney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadney 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 Breadney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breadney. 100% of Breadney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Breadney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Breadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadney 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Breadney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Breadney. For the veterans among your Breadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Breadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Breadney in 1962 was 54, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breadney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breadney 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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