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Breeney Family History

Breeney 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: Beeney, Greeney, Freeney, Breene, Breese, Brenner, Greener, Feeney

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Where is the Breeney family from?

You can see how Breeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breeney family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Breeney's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Breeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeney 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 80 census records available for the last name Breeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeney 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Breeney. 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 Breeney. For the veterans among your Breeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Breeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breeney in 1970 was 38, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeney 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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