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Brelih Family History

Brelih 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: Belin, Belich, Bredin, Brewin, Breig, Belch, Brevik, Breslin, Breech

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Where is the Brelih family from?

You can see how Brelih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelih family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brelih families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brelih family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelih's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brelih families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brelih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelih 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Brelih. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brelih. For the veterans among your Brelih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelih lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Brelih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brelih in 1964 was 77, and 101 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelih 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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