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Breeck Family History

Breeck 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: Reeck, Breck, Breech, Breece, Beeck, Brueck, Beck, Brock, Brick

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Where is the Breeck family from?

You can see how Breeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Breeck families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Breeck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Breeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeck 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 129 census records available for the last name Breeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeck 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Breeck. 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 35 military records available for the last name Breeck. For the veterans among your Breeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Breeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Breeck in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeck 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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