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Breddan Family History

Breddan 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: Reddan, Bressan, Breda, Brennan, Breeden, Bredin, Bregman, Breden

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Where is the Breddan family from?

You can see how Breddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breddan family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Breddan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breddan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Breddan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breddan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Breddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breddan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Breddan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Breddan. For the veterans among your Breddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breddan lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Breddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Breddan in 2002 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breddan 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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