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Brecke Family History

Brecke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Brekke. German: variant of Breck.

German: occupational name from Middle Low German breke ‘breaker crusher’ perhaps denoting a flax worker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brecke family from?

You can see how Brecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Brecke families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brecke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Brecke families in 1891.
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What did your Brecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brecke. 100% of Brecke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecke 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Brecke. 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 217 military records available for the last name Brecke. For the veterans among your Brecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Brecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brecke in 1957 was 36, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brecke 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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