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Brcekenridge Family History

Brcekenridge 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: Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Breckinridge, Beveridge, Greenidge

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Where is the Brcekenridge family from?

You can see how Brcekenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brcekenridge family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Brcekenridge families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brcekenridge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brcekenridge families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Brcekenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brcekenridge 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

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brcekenridge. For the veterans among your Brcekenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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