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Breidegan Family History

Breidegan 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: Beideman, Breeden, Breden, Creegan, Freidman, Breihan, Brenden

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Where is the Breidegan family from?

You can see how Breidegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidegan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breidegan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidegan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breidegan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Breidegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidegan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Breidegan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Breidegan. For the veterans among your Breidegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidegan lifespan?

Average Breidegan life expectancy in 1978 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidegan 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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