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Breedin Family History

Breedin 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, Bredin, Breeding, Creedon, Breden, Breiding, Brewin, Brenden

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Where is the Breedin family from?

You can see how Breedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breedin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Breedin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Breedin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breedin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedin 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 Breedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breedin. 50% of Breedin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Breedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Breedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Breedin. 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 211 military records available for the last name Breedin. For the veterans among your Breedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Breedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Breedin in 1963 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breedin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breedin 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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