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Breakall Family History

Breakall 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: Beardall, Bramhall, Brickell, Bredahl, Breakey, Arendall, Rendall

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Where is the Breakall family from?

You can see how Breakall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Breakall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Breakall families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breakall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breakall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breakall 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 Breakall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breakall. 100% of Breakall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Breakall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breakall 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Breakall. 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 93 military records available for the last name Breakall. For the veterans among your Breakall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breakall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breakall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Breakall in 1964 was 50, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breakall 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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