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Breh Family History

Breh 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: Brehm, Brew, Bree, Reh, Brea, Bren, Brey, Beh, Boeh, Kreh

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Where is the Breh family from?

You can see how Breh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Breh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Breh family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Breh families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breh 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 286 census records available for the last name Breh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breh 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Breh. 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 45 military records available for the last name Breh. For the veterans among your Breh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Breh in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breh 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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