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Breckon Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): possibly a habitational name from Breckon Howe in Goathland (North Yorkshire) or from Bracken in Kilnwick (East Yorkshire ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Preston, Brenton, Bracken, Brewton, Beck, Brandon, Bruton, Becken

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Where is the Breckon family from?

You can see how Breckon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Breckon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 51 Breckon families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breckon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breckon families in 1911.
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What did your Breckon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Breckon. 63% of Breckon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breckon women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Student
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 609 immigration records available for the last name Breckon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 544 military records available for the last name Breckon. For the veterans among your Breckon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breckon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breckon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Breckon in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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