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Bredet Family History

Bredet 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: Breden, Brede, Brett, Reder, Brent, Redel, Brewer, Breda, Bruder

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredet 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 Bredet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bredet. 100% of Bredet men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Bredet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bredet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bredet. For the veterans among your Bredet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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