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Brei Name Meaning

German: variant of Bräu (see Brau ).

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


Similar surnames: Brey, Breu, Brem, Frei, Brew, Breit, Breig, Brede, Arey, Prey

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Where is the Brei family from?

You can see how Brei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brei families living in Leicestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brei's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Brei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brei. 40% of Brei men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brei 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Brei. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brei. For the veterans among your Brei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brei lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brei in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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