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Brelia Family History

Brelia 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: Melia, Belka, Breda, Belin, Rella, Bredin, Bella, Treglia, Brenna

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Where is the Brelia family from?

You can see how Brelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brelia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brelia 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 Brelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brelia. 100% of Brelia men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brelia women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Brelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Brelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelia 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brelia. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brelia. For the veterans among your Brelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelia lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Brelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brelia in 1981 was 80, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelia 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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