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Breza Family History

Breza Surname Meaning

Slovak and Polish; Czech (Březa): topographic name for someone who lived among birches or by a birch tree.

Slovak (and Polish dialect) breza and Czech dialect březa.

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


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Where is the Breza family from?

You can see how Breza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Breza families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breza's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Breza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breza. 53% of Breza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Breza women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breza were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Burner
    10%
  • Factory Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breza 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Breza. 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 569 military records available for the last name Breza. For the veterans among your Breza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breza in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breza 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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