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Breelin Family History

Breelin 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: Breslin, Berlin, Belin, Brislin, Breeden, Bredin, Bellin, Brewin

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Where is the Breelin family from?

You can see how Breelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breelin family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Breelin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Breelin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Breelin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Breelin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breelin 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 82 census records available for the last name Breelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breelin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Breelin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Breelin. For the veterans among your Breelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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