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Brehl Family History

Brehl 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, Biehl, Bruehl, Buehl, Behl, Rehl, Bretl, Bruhl, Boehl, Brohl

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Where is the Brehl family from?

You can see how Brehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Brehl families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brehl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehl 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 Brehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brehl. 43% of Brehl men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Upholster
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Brehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Brehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehl 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Brehl. 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 247 military records available for the last name Brehl. For the veterans among your Brehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brehl in 1962 was 88, and 103 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehl 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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