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Bredeson Family Origin

Where is the Bredeson family from?

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You can see how Bredeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredeson families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 38 Bredeson families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bredeson's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bredeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bredeson Family Occupations

What did your Bredeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Bredeson family was Pistol Maker. Farmer, Keeping House and Lumberman were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bredeson. The most common Bredeson occupation in the USA was Farmer. 80% of Bredeson's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    80%

  • Keeping House

    7%

  • Lumberman

    7%

  • Pistol Maker

    7%

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

Bredeson Historical Records

What Bredeson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bredeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredeson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Bredeson

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bredeson. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bredeson. For the veterans among your Bredeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bredeson Life Expectancy

What is the average Bredeson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bredeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bredeson in 1956 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bredeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredeson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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