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Bretherston Family History

Bretherston 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: Brotherton, Brotherson, Fetherston, Netherton, Betterton, Featherston

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Where is the Bretherston family from?

You can see how Bretherston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretherston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bretherston families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Bretherston families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretherston's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Bretherston families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bretherston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretherston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bretherston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bretherston. For the veterans among your Bretherston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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