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Brecha Family History

Brecha 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: Brecht, Blecha, Brech, Brach, Brehm, Krech, Breda, Arocha, Bracht

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Where is the Brecha family from?

You can see how Brecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brecha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Brecha family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brecha's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Brecha families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brecha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Brecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecha 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brecha. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brecha. For the veterans among your Brecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brecha in 1967 was 80, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brecha 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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