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Breyn Family History

Breyn 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: Brenn, Breen, Bren, Brey, Bryn, Breon, Brean, Bruyn, Bean, Green

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Where is the Breyn family from?

You can see how Breyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Breyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Breyn family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breyn's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Breyn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyn 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 76 census records available for the last name Breyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Breyn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Breyn. For the veterans among your Breyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Breyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breyn in 1967 was 75, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyn 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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