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Breading Family History

Breading Surname Meaning

usually a variant of Brading; uncertain beyond the south coast of England. variant of Bredin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Breading family from?

You can see how Breading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breading family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breading families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Breading families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Breading's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Breading families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breading surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breading ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Breading. 50% of Breading men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Breading women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breading 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Breading. 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 214 military records available for the last name Breading. For the veterans among your Breading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breading lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Breading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Breading in 1970 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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