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Brekke Family History

Brekke Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farms named Brekke from Old Norse brekka ‘hill slope steep ascent’ (often with reference to a steep track or approach).

In North America this surname is also an altered form of the variant Brække (compare Brakke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brekke family from?

You can see how Brekke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brekke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Brekke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brekke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brekke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekke 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 Brekke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brekke. 35% of Brekke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Brekke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brekke were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brekke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brekke. 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 Brekke. For the veterans among your Brekke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brekke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brekke in 1955 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekke 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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