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Brere Family History

Brere 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: Bree, Brede, Frere, Brege, Briere, Beere, Biere, Barre, Beer, Brett

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Where is the Brere family from?

You can see how Brere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brere family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Brere family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brere's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Brere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brere 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 74 census records available for the last name Brere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brere 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brere. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brere. For the veterans among your Brere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brere lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brere 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brere

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