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Brechine Family History

Brechine 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: Beeching, Recine, Repine, Bethune, Brecher, Bredin, Breiding

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Where is the Brechine family from?

You can see how Brechine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechine family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Brechine families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Brechine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Brechine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brechine. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brechine. For the veterans among your Brechine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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