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Breedwell Family History

Breedwell 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: Bridwell, Treadwell, Bradwell, Greenwell, Broadwell, Bedwell

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Where is the Breedwell family from?

You can see how Breedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breedwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Breedwell families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breedwell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Breedwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedwell 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 Breedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breedwell. 54% of Breedwell 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

What Breedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Breedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedwell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Breedwell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Breedwell. For the veterans among your Breedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedwell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Breedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Breedwell in 1956 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breedwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breedwell 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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