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Breedon Family History

Breedon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Breeden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breedon family from?

You can see how Breedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breedon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Breedon families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Breedon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breedon families in 1911.
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What did your Breedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breedon. 73% of Breedon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Student
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Breedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedon 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Breedon. 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 920 military records available for the last name Breedon. For the veterans among your Breedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Breedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Breedon in 1961 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breedon 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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