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Brelton Family History

Brelton 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: Belton, Brenton, Brewton, Breton, Elton, Felton, Brinton, Preston

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Where is the Brelton family from?

You can see how Brelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Brelton families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brelton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Brelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brelton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brelton. For the veterans among your Brelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelton lifespan?

Average Brelton life expectancy in 1966 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelton 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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