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Brekennd Family History

Brekennd 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, Breland, Brenna, Brenn, Breed, Breen, Brekken, Breheny

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Where is the Brekennd family from?

You can see how Brekennd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekennd family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Brekennd families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brekennd's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brekennd families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Brekennd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekennd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brekennd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brekennd. For the veterans among your Brekennd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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