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Breiby Family History

Breiby 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: Presby, Breig, Brumby, Bielby, Reidy, Freeby, Beeby, Bradby, Brey

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Where is the Breiby family from?

You can see how Breiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Breiby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Breiby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Breiby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Breiby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiby 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 Breiby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breiby. 50% of Breiby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breiby women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Breiby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Breiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiby 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Breiby. 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 64 military records available for the last name Breiby. For the veterans among your Breiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Breiby in 1964 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiby 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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