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Breakenbridge Family History

Breakenbridge 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: Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Breckinridge, Bainbridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Breakenbridge family from?

You can see how Breakenbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakenbridge family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Breakenbridge families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breakenbridge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Breakenbridge families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Breakenbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breakenbridge 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Breakenbridge. 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 2 military records available for the last name Breakenbridge. For the veterans among your Breakenbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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