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Breeland Family History

Breeland Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breland a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Breeland family from?

You can see how Breeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Breeland families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breeland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Breeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breeland ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Breeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeland 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Breeland. 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 592 military records available for the last name Breeland. For the veterans among your Breeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Breeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breeland in 1952 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeland 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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