This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brech family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brech Family History

Brech Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brach 1 or Brecht. English: variant of Breach (see Brach ).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brech family from?

You can see how Brech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brech families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brech's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Brech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Brech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brech. 27% of Brech men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Brech women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brech were Operator and Machinist.

View Census Data for Brech | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Brech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brech census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brech

Passenger Lists

There are 886 immigration records available for the last name Brech. 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.

View all Brech immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 600 military records available for the last name Brech. For the veterans among your Brech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brech military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brech family history

Discover More

What is the average Brech lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brech in 1956 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brech ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brech family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial