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Brehin Family History

Brehin 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: Bredin, Brewin, Bein, Brehm, Berezin, Brin, Belin, Bruin, Frein

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Where is the Brehin family from?

You can see how Brehin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brehin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brehin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brehin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brehin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehin 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 180 census records available for the last name Brehin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brehin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brehin. For the veterans among your Brehin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehin 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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