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Breidegam Family History

Breidegam 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: Bridgham, Brinegar, Brideau, Beideman, Bridge, Breda, Bream, Bridges

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Where is the Breidegam family from?

You can see how Breidegam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidegam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breidegam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Breidegam families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidegam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breidegam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidegam 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 Breidegam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breidegam. 46% of Breidegam men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    28%

What Breidegam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Breidegam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidegam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Breidegam. 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 105 military records available for the last name Breidegam. For the veterans among your Breidegam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidegam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breidegam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breidegam in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidegam 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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