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Breakenridge Family History

Breakenridge Surname Meaning

see Brackenridge.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Breakenridge family from?

You can see how Breakenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakenridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breakenridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Breakenridge families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Breakenridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breakenridge families in 1911.
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What did your Breakenridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breakenridge. 63% of Breakenridge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breakenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breakenridge 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Breakenridge. 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 175 military records available for the last name Breakenridge. For the veterans among your Breakenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breakenridge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Breakenridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Breakenridge in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breakenridge 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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