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Breadner Family History

Breadner 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: Bradner, Brenner, Brauner, Brender, Reader, Radner, Breiner, Bremner

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Where is the Breadner family from?

You can see how Breadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breadner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breadner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Breadner families living in Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Breadner's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Breadner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breadner 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 Breadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breadner. 100% of Breadner 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 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 Breadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breadner 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Breadner. 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 225 military records available for the last name Breadner. For the veterans among your Breadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breadner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Breadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breadner in 1950 was 25, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breadner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breadner 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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