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Brele Family History

Brele 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: Brule, Bree, Brede, Brege, Brelje, Biele, Bell, Borel, Brill, Brett

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Where is the Brele family from?

You can see how Brele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brele families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brele families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brele's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brele 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 96 census records available for the last name Brele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brele 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brele. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brele. For the veterans among your Brele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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