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Breaud Family History

Breaud Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Breaux. In some cases possibly also French (Bréaud): variant of Beraud a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breaud family from?

You can see how Breaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Breaud families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breaud's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Breaud families in 1891.
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What did your Breaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moss Picker and Home Making were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breaud. 38% of Breaud men worked as a Moss Picker and 100% of Breaud women worked as a Home Making.

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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

  • Moss Picker
    38%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Making
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breaud 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Breaud. 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 443 military records available for the last name Breaud. For the veterans among your Breaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breaud lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Breaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Breaud in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breaud 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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