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Breidenfield Family History

Breidenfield 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: Edenfield, Greenfield, Breitenfeldt, Seidenfeld, Benefield

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Where is the Breidenfield family from?

You can see how Breidenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidenfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breidenfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Breidenfield families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidenfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breidenfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidenfield 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 40 census records available for the last name Breidenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidenfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Breidenfield. 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 10 military records available for the last name Breidenfield. For the veterans among your Breidenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidenfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Breidenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breidenfield in 1967 was 76, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidenfield 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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