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Breedene Family History

Breedene 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: Breeden, Breden, Brenden, Breeding, Breene, Creeden, Breese, Creedon

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Where is the Breedene family from?

You can see how Breedene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breedene family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Breedene's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Breedene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedene 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 10 census records available for the last name Breedene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedene 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Breedene. 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 Breedene. For the veterans among your Breedene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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