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Brekka Family History

Brekka 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: Brekke, Belka, Breda, Berka, Brenna, Brakke, Breck, Brekken, Breza

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Where is the Brekka family from?

You can see how Brekka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brekka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brekka families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brekka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brekka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekka 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 181 census records available for the last name Brekka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekka 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Brekka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brekka. For the veterans among your Brekka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Brekka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brekka in 1970 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekka 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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