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Brers Family History

Brers 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: Byers, Beers, Bress, Brees, Boers, Brems, Broers, Bryers, Biers, Reis

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Where is the Brers family from?

You can see how Brers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Brers families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brers's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Brers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brers 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 226 census records available for the last name Brers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brers. For the veterans among your Brers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brers 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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