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Brelle Family History

Brelle 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: Belle, Brelje, Grelle, Bell, Brill, Bolle, Pelle, Helle, Bello, Melle

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Where is the Brelle family from?

You can see how Brelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Brelle families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelle's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Brelle families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brelle 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 Brelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brelle. 60% of Brelle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brelle women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mens Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Brelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelle 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Brelle. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brelle. For the veterans among your Brelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Brelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brelle in 1957 was 38, and 52 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelle 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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