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Breddon Family History

Breddon 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: Brandon, Seddon, Creedon, Brenton, Breeden, Bredin, Breden, Bendon

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Where is the Breddon family from?

You can see how Breddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breddon family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Breddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Breddon family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Breddon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breddon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Breddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breddon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Breddon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Breddon. For the veterans among your Breddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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