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Breedveld Family History

Breedveld 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, Greenfeld, Brandvold, Rietveld, Brendel, Vredeveld, Bridwell

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Where is the Breedveld family from?

You can see how Breedveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breedveld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Breedveld families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Breedveld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Breedveld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breedveld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breedveld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Breedveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breedveld 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Breedveld. 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 10 military records available for the last name Breedveld. For the veterans among your Breedveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breedveld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Breedveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breedveld in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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