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Breiel Family History

Breiel 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: Briel, Breier, Brill, Redel, Brewer, Reil, Biebel, Freier, Kreisel

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Where is the Breiel family from?

You can see how Breiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Breiel families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Breiel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiel 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 106 census records available for the last name Breiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Breiel. 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 Breiel. For the veterans among your Breiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Breiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Breiel in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiel 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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