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Brekhus Family History

Brekhus Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named in Voss from brek ‘slope steep ascent’ (see Brekke) + hus ‘house farm’.

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


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Where is the Brekhus family from?

You can see how Brekhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brekhus families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brekhus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brekhus families in 1920.
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What did your Brekhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brekhus. 29% of Brekhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brekhus women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Brekhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Brekhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekhus 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brekhus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Brekhus. For the veterans among your Brekhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekhus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brekhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brekhus in 1956 was 44, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekhus 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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