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Breeman Family History

Breeman 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: Beeman, Bregman, Freeman, Breneman, Trueman, Berman, Bressan, Brugman

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Where is the Breeman family from?

You can see how Breeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Breeman families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Breeman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeman 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Breeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Breeman. 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 321 military records available for the last name Breeman. For the veterans among your Breeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Breeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Breeman in 1951 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeman 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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