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Breeneau Family History

Breeneau 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: Reneau, Arseneau, Bruneau, Breene, Breese, Brenner, Greenman

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Where is the Breeneau family from?

You can see how Breeneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeneau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breeneau family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breeneau's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Breeneau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeneau 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 11 census records available for the last name Breeneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeneau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Breeneau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breeneau. For the veterans among your Breeneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeneau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeneau 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breeneau

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