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Bredder Family History

Bredder 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: Redder, Brender, Reder, Bradner, Brander, Brenner, Brewer, Bruder

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Where is the Bredder family from?

You can see how Bredder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bredder families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bredder families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bredder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bredder families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Bredder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredder 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bredder. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bredder. For the veterans among your Bredder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredder lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Bredder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bredder in 1977 was 77, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredder 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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