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Breare Family History

Breare Surname Meaning

see Brear.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Breare family from?

You can see how Breare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breare family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Breare families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Breare's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Breare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breare. 93% of Breare 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
    93%
  • Textile Weaver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Breare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breare 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Breare. 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 121 military records available for the last name Breare. For the veterans among your Breare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Breare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breare in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breare 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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