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Bredewater Family History

Bredewater 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: Bridgewater, Bridgwater, Freshwater, Bredemeier, Brewster, Broadwater

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Where is the Bredewater family from?

You can see how Bredewater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredewater family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bredewater families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredewater's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bredewater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bredewater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredewater 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bredewater. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bredewater. For the veterans among your Bredewater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredewater lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Bredewater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bredewater in 1968 was 83, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredewater 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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