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Breien Family History

Breien 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: Breden, Breen, Brien, Breier, Green, Bien, Briel, Bein, Brewer

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Where is the Breien family from?

You can see how Breien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breien family living in Iowa. This was about 17% of all the recorded Breien's in USA. Iowa and 5 other states had the highest population of Breien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breien 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 125 census records available for the last name Breien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breien 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Breien. 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 23 military records available for the last name Breien. For the veterans among your Breien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Breien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Breien in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breien 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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