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Bredine Family History

Bredine 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: Bredin, Breding, Brodine, Repine, Breden, Breiding, Brewin, Brading

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Where is the Bredine family from?

You can see how Bredine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bredine families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Bredine family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredine's in USA. California had the highest population of Bredine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bredine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bredine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredine 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bredine. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bredine. For the veterans among your Bredine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Bredine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bredine in 1962 was 70, and 54 in 1997.

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