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Breeder Family History

Breeder 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: Breeden, Brender, Reeder, Broeder, Reder, Brander, Breese, Brenner

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Where is the Breeder family from?

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

What did your Breeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breeder. 43% of Breeder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Breeder women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breeder were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Breeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeder 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Breeder. 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 509 military records available for the last name Breeder. For the veterans among your Breeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Breeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Breeder in 1960 was 54, and 72 in 1995.

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