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Brebant Family History

Brebant Name 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: Brabant, Brent, Breland, Briant, Drabant, Brant, Brenan, Bryant

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Where is the Brebant family from?

You can see how Brebant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brebant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brebant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Brebant family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brebant's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brebant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brebant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brebant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brebant. 38% of Brebant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brebant women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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What Brebant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Brebant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brebant 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Brebant. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brebant. For the veterans among your Brebant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brebant lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Brebant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brebant in 1983 was 75, and 92 in 1992.

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