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Breakey Family History

Breakey Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly a lengthened form of Brack, Breck, Brick.

This name is also fairly frequent in Ireland, notably in County Monaghan and adjacent areas.

It has been recorded since the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breakey family from?

You can see how Breakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Breakey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Breakey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Breakey families in 1891.
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What did your Breakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breakey. 100% of Breakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Breakey. 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 907 military records available for the last name Breakey. For the veterans among your Breakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breakey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Breakey in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breakey 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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