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Breede Family History

Breede 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: Breese, Breeden, Breed, Brede, Breeze, Breece, Reede, Beede, Breene

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Where is the Breede family from?

You can see how Breede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breede family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breede families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Breede families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breede's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breede families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breede 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 Breede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breede. 34% of Breede men worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Electrotyper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Breede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Breede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breede 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Breede. 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 341 military records available for the last name Breede. For the veterans among your Breede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breede lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Breede in 1965 was 76, and 27 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breede 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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