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Bredemus Family History

Bredemus 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: Breden, Brenes, Remus, Brees, Redus, Redenius, Bredeweg, Credeur

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Where is the Bredemus family from?

You can see how Bredemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredemus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bredemus families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bredemus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bredemus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredemus 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 170 census records available for the last name Bredemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredemus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bredemus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Bredemus. For the veterans among your Bredemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bredemus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bredemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bredemus in 1946 was 63, and 49 in 2004.

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