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Breyding Family History

Breyding 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: Breiding, Breeding, Breding, Bredin, Reading, Brading, Redding

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Where is the Breyding family from?

You can see how Breyding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyding family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breyding family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Breyding's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Breyding families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyding 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 41 census records available for the last name Breyding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyding 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Breyding. 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 131 military records available for the last name Breyding. For the veterans among your Breyding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyding lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Breyding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breyding in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyding 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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