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Brechin Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the cathedral city of Brechin (Angus).

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


Similar surnames: Brecher, Bredin, Brewin, Breihan, Beeching, Rechtin, Brecht, Breslin

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Where is the Brechin family from?

You can see how Brechin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brechin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 27 Brechin families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Brechin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brechin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brechin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brechin. 100% of Brechin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brechin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brechin. 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 403 military records available for the last name Brechin. For the veterans among your Brechin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Brechin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brechin in 1945 was 40, and 73 in 2003.

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