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Breder Family History

Breder Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Brede.

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


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Where is the Breder family from?

You can see how Breder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Breder families living in Herefordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Breder's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Breder families in 1891.
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What did your Breder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breder. 27% of Breder men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Breder women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breder were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Breder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breder 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Breder. 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 253 military records available for the last name Breder. For the veterans among your Breder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breder in 1957 was 57, and 18 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breder 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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