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Breadwell Family History

Breadwell Surname 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: Treadwell, Bradwell, Broadwell, Bridwell, Bramwell, Beadnell

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Where is the Breadwell family from?

You can see how Breadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breadwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Breadwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breadwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Breadwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breadwell. 100% of Breadwell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Breadwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Breadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadwell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Breadwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Breadwell. For the veterans among your Breadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadwell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Breadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breadwell in 1972 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breadwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breadwell 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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