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Bredeman Family History

Bredeman 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: Breneman, Beeman, Bregman, Breden, Rodeman, Freeman, Bridgeman

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Where is the Bredeman family from?

You can see how Bredeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bredeman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bredeman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bredeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredeman 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 Bredeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Huckster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bredeman. 100% of Bredeman men worked as a Huckster.

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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

  • Huckster
    100%

What Bredeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Bredeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredeman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bredeman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bredeman. For the veterans among your Bredeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredeman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bredeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bredeman in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bredeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredeman 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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