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Breadon Family History

Breadon Name Meaning

see Breedon and Braden (1) and (2). see Braden (3).

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


Similar surnames: Brandon, Creedon, Brenton, Greason, Breeden, Badon, Bredin, Breden

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Where is the Breadon family from?

You can see how Breadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breadon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Breadon family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Breadon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Breadon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breadon. 34% of Breadon 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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadon 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Breadon. 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 550 military records available for the last name Breadon. For the veterans among your Breadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Breadon in 1955 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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