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Breckanridge Family History

Breckanridge 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, Breckinridge, Brackenridge, Buckridge, Brownridge

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Where is the Breckanridge family from?

You can see how Breckanridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckanridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Breckanridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breckanridge families living in Vermont. This was about 83% of all the recorded Breckanridge's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Breckanridge families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Breckanridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breckanridge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Breckanridge. 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 6 military records available for the last name Breckanridge. For the veterans among your Breckanridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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