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Bredey Family History

Bredey 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, Reder, Redel, Brewer, Reddy, Breda, Braley, Bruder

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Where is the Bredey family from?

You can see how Bredey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bredey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bredey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bredey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredey 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 Bredey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bredey. For the veterans among your Bredey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredey lifespan?

Average Bredey life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredey 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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