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Bretts Family History

Bretts 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: Brett, Betts, Brents, Britts, Bratt, Brent, Beets, Bress, Brott

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Where is the Bretts family from?

You can see how Bretts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bretts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bretts families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bretts's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bretts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretts 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 Bretts ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bretts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Bretts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretts 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bretts. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bretts. For the veterans among your Bretts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bretts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bretts in 1964 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretts 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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