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Bredeson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Bredesen .

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


Similar surnames: Bredesen, Erekson, Reesor, Beeson, Breden, Greason, Creason, Reierson

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Where is the Bredeson family from?

You can see how Bredeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bredeson families living in Alberta. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bredeson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bredeson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bredeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bredeson. 77% of Bredeson 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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%
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Passenger Lists

There are 365 immigration records available for the last name Bredeson. 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 397 military records available for the last name Bredeson. For the veterans among your Bredeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredeson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bredeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bredeson in 1956 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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