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Breu Family History

Breu Surname Meaning

German: variant of Breuer.

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


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You can see how Breu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breu family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Breu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Breu families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breu's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Breu families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Breu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breu 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Breu. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Breu. For the veterans among your Breu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breu lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Breu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breu in 1954 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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