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Brehart Family History

Brehart 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: Arehart, Ehart, Morehart, Bushart, Burkhart, Arnhart, Bregar, Brevard

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Brehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehart 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brehart. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Brehart. For the veterans among your Brehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehart lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Brehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brehart in 1997 was 85, and 63 in 1998.

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