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Brecden Family History

Brecden 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, Bracken, Branden, Brecher, Bredin, Bryden

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Where is the Brecden family from?

You can see how Brecden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brecden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brecden families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Brecden's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brecden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Brecden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brecden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brecden. For the veterans among your Brecden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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