This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bredehoeft family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bredehoeft Family History

Bredehoeft Surname Meaning

North German (Bredehöft): see Bredehoft.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bredehoeft family from?

You can see how Bredehoeft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredehoeft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredehoeft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bredehoeft families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bredehoeft's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bredehoeft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredehoeft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bredehoeft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bredehoeft. 54% of Bredehoeft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bredehoeft women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Bredehoeft | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bredehoeft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Bredehoeft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredehoeft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bredehoeft

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Bredehoeft. 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.

View all Bredehoeft immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Bredehoeft. For the veterans among your Bredehoeft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bredehoeft military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bredehoeft family history

Discover More

What is the average Bredehoeft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bredehoeft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bredehoeft in 1964 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bredehoeft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredehoeft 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bredehoeft family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial