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Breadman Name Meaning

from Middle English bred ‘bread’ + man ‘man’ probably for a baker or bread-seller.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Radman, Brayman, Bregman, Freidman, Badman, Braman, Steadman

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Where is the Breadman family from?

You can see how Breadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Breadman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Breadman families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Breadman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Breadman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breadman. 100% of Breadman women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadman 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Breadman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Breadman. For the veterans among your Breadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Breadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Breadman in 1970 was 72, and 86 in 1996.

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