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Bredal Family History

Bredal 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: Breda, Bredahl, Beal, Real, Redel, Bream, Regal, Bedel, Bredin, Reda

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Where is the Bredal family from?

You can see how Bredal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bredal family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bredal families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Bredal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredal 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Bredal. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bredal. For the veterans among your Bredal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bredal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bredal in 1974 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredal 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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