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Brechak Family History

Brechak 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: Brecher, Breihan, Brecht, Breck, Rehak, Beecham, Blecha, Brech, Beck

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Where is the Brechak family from?

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

What Brechak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Brechak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brechak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brechak. For the veterans among your Brechak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brechak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brechak in 1969 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechak 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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