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Brea Family History

Brea Surname Meaning

Galician: topographic name from brea ‘footpath’. In some cases possibly a nickname from Spanish brea ‘pitch’.

This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is most common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Brea family from?

You can see how Brea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brea families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brea. 31% of Brea men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

What Brea family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Brea lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brea in 1970 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brea 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.

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