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Brekenfeld Family History

Brekenfeld 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: Greenfeld, Bienenfeld, Birkenfeld, Greenfield, Wiesenfeld, Blumenfeld

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Where is the Brekenfeld family from?

You can see how Brekenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brekenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brekenfeld families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Brekenfeld's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brekenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekenfeld 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 107 census records available for the last name Brekenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekenfeld 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brekenfeld. 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 92 military records available for the last name Brekenfeld. For the veterans among your Brekenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekenfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Brekenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brekenfeld in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekenfeld 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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