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Breedis Family History

Breedis 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, Brandis, Breed, Brees, Breeding, Reeds, Reedus, Reis

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Where is the Breedis family from?

You can see how Breedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breedis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Breedis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Breedis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedis 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 Breedis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breedis. 100% of Breedis men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Breedis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Breedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedis 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Breedis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Breedis. For the veterans among your Breedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breedis in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breedis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breedis 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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