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Bredell Family History

Bredell 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: Fredell, Brodell, Bedell, Redell, Bridwell, Redel, Brunell, Reddell

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Where is the Bredell family from?

You can see how Bredell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bredell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bredell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bredell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredell 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 Bredell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bredell. 50% of Bredell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bredell women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bredell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Bredell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredell 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Bredell. 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 158 military records available for the last name Bredell. For the veterans among your Bredell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Bredell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bredell in 1959 was 56, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredell 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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