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Bredhoff Family History

Bredhoff 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: Friedhoff, Bredehoft, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Neuhoff, Medoff, Bischoff

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Where is the Bredhoff family from?

You can see how Bredhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bredhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bredhoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bredhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Bredhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredhoff 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bredhoff. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bredhoff. For the veterans among your Bredhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Bredhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bredhoff in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredhoff 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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