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Brehon Family History

Brehon Surname Meaning

from Mac an Bhreitheamhnaigh see Breheny.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brehon family from?

You can see how Brehon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brehon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brehon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brehon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brehon families in 1911.
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What did your Brehon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brehon. 36% of Brehon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brehon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brehon were Supervisor and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Supervisor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Brehon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Brehon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehon 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Brehon. 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 62 military records available for the last name Brehon. For the veterans among your Brehon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brehon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brehon in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehon 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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