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Brebner Family History

Brebner Surname Meaning

see Bremner.

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


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Where is the Brebner family from?

You can see how Brebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brebner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brebner families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 27 Brebner families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Brebner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brebner families in 1891.
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What did your Brebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brebner. 100% of Brebner 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%

What Brebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brebner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brebner. 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 872 military records available for the last name Brebner. For the veterans among your Brebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brebner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brebner in 1957 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brebner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brebner 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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