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Breidwell Family History

Breidwell 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: Bridwell, Treadwell, Bradwell, Broadwell, Bidwell, Briddell

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Where is the Breidwell family from?

You can see how Breidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidwell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Breidwell families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidwell's in USA. California had the highest population of Breidwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidwell 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 22 census records available for the last name Breidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidwell 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 Breidwell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Breidwell. For the veterans among your Breidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidwell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Breidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Breidwell in 1971 was 74, and 91 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidwell 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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