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Breiland Family History

Breiland 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: Breland, Reiland, Breeland, Berland, Ireland, Heiland, Breihan

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Where is the Breiland family from?

You can see how Breiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Breiland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Breiland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breiland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Breiland families in 1871.
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What did your Breiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breiland. 65% of Breiland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breiland women worked as a Maid.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Breiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Breiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiland 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Breiland. 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 49 military records available for the last name Breiland. For the veterans among your Breiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Breiland in 1965 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiland 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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