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Brekenridge Family History

Brekenridge 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: Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Breckinridge, Beveridge, Greenidge

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Where is the Brekenridge family from?

You can see how Brekenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekenridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brekenridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Brekenridge family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Brekenridge's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Brekenridge families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekenridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brekenridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brekenridge. 50% of Brekenridge men worked as a Retired and 100% of Brekenridge women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Brekenridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Brekenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekenridge 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brekenridge. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brekenridge. For the veterans among your Brekenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekenridge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brekenridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brekenridge in 1967 was 79, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekenridge 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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