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Bregent Family History

Bregent 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: Brent, Breger, Regen, Breden, Present, Argent, Blegen, Breen, Bagent

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Where is the Bregent family from?

You can see how Bregent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bregent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Bregent families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bregent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregent 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 Bregent ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bregent. 100% of Bregent men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Bregent women worked as a Servante.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Bregent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Bregent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregent 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Bregent. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bregent. For the veterans among your Bregent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregent lifespan?

Average Bregent life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregent 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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