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Bredeau Family History

Bredeau 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: Brideau, Breda, Breden, Breslau, Brede, Reneau, Rideau, Crepeau

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Where is the Bredeau family from?

You can see how Bredeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bredeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bredeau families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredeau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bredeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bredeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bredeau. 100% of Bredeau men worked as a Journalier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Bredeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Bredeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredeau 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bredeau. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bredeau. For the veterans among your Bredeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredeau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bredeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bredeau in 1970 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bredeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredeau 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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