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Breraby Family History

Breraby 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: Bready, Berry, Berley, Barnaby, Raby, Breda, Bream, Bera, Bierly

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Where is the Breraby family from?

You can see how Breraby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breraby family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Breraby family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breraby's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Breraby families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breraby 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 3 census records available for the last name Breraby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breraby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Breraby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breraby. For the veterans among your Breraby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breraby

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