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Breene Family History

Breene Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Breen.

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


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Where is the Breene family from?

You can see how Breene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Breene families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Breene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Metallurgical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Breene. 100% of Breene men worked as a Metallurgical Engineer and 75% of Breene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Metallurgical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Nurse
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

What Breene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Breene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breene 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Breene. 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 603 military records available for the last name Breene. For the veterans among your Breene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breene lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Breene in 1962 was 77, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breene 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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