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Breon Family History

Breon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Brion itself in part a cognate of 2 below.

In some cases possibly also French: altered form of Bréant itself probably an altered form of Breton Bréhant.

A habitational name from a place so named in Côtes-d'Armor.

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


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You can see how Breon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Breon families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Breon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breon families in 1891.
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What did your Breon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breon. 100% of Breon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 402 immigration records available for the last name Breon. 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 979 military records available for the last name Breon. For the veterans among your Breon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Breon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breon in 1944 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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