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Bredfeld Family History

Bredfeld Name 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: Rehfeld, Bradfield, Redfield, Freifeld, Bridwell, Redel, Bradford

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Where is the Bredfeld family from?

You can see how Bredfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredfeld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bredfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bredfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bredfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bredfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bredfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bredfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bredfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredfeld 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Bredfeld. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bredfeld. For the veterans among your Bredfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredfeld lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Bredfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bredfeld in 1990 was 82, and 98 in 2001.

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