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Brepson Family History

Brepson 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: Bresson, Benson, Branson, Bressan, Brenton, Greason, Belson, Brunson

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Where is the Brepson family from?

You can see how Brepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brepson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brepson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Brepson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Brepson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brepson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brepson 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 42 census records available for the last name Brepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brepson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brepson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brepson. For the veterans among your Brepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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