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Bredt Family History

Bredt 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: Brett, Brent, Breda, Bradt, Brede, Breit, Brest, Brodt, Brust, Trent

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Where is the Bredt family from?

You can see how Bredt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bredt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bredt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredt 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 Bredt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bredt. 40% of Bredt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bredt women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Bredt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bredt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredt 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Bredt. 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 633 military records available for the last name Bredt. For the veterans among your Bredt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bredt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bredt in 1969 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredt 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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