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Breeds Family History

Breeds Surname Meaning

Probably a post-medieval variant of Breed with excrescent -s although a plural form denoting ‘dweller by the broad strips of land’ is also suggested by the 1296 example if it is reliable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Breeds family from?

You can see how Breeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breeds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Breeds family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Breeds's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Breeds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeds 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 Breeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Breeds. 20% of Breeds men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Breeds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breeds were Painter and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Daily Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeds 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Breeds. 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 392 military records available for the last name Breeds. For the veterans among your Breeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Breeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Breeds in 1964 was 82, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeds 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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