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Brehe Family History

Brehe 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, Bree, Brede, Brege, Behe, Boehm, Brett, Brake, Brent, Rehm

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Where is the Brehe family from?

You can see how Brehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Brehe families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brehe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brehe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehe 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 Brehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brehe. 54% of Brehe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brehe women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brehe were Clerk and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Brehe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Brehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehe 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Brehe. 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 118 military records available for the last name Brehe. For the veterans among your Brehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brehe in 1962 was 92, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehe 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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