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Brehun Family History

Brehun 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: Behun, Brun, Braun, Brehm, Bredin, Crehan, Breden, Brewin, Breihan

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Where is the Brehun family from?

You can see how Brehun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brehun family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brehun's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Brehun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehun 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 Brehun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brehun. 100% of Brehun men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Brehun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brehun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehun 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brehun. 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 72 military records available for the last name Brehun. For the veterans among your Brehun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehun lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Brehun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brehun in 1973 was 80, and 46 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehun 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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