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Breedman Family History

Breedman 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: Freedman, Greenman, Beeman, Breeden, Bregman, Freidman, Freeman

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Where is the Breedman family from?

You can see how Breedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Breedman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Breedman family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breedman's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Breedman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedman 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 Breedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Breedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Breedman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Breedman. For the veterans among your Breedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Breedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Breedman in 1979 was 66, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breedman 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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