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Bredehorn Family History

Bredehorn 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: Bredehoft, Bredeson, Brereton, Breden, Freeborn, Berghorn, Biedenharn

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Where is the Bredehorn family from?

You can see how Bredehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredehorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bredehorn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredehorn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bredehorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredehorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bredehorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bredehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredehorn 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bredehorn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bredehorn. For the veterans among your Bredehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredehorn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Bredehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bredehorn in 1982 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredehorn 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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