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Breaer Family History

Breaer 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: Brewer, Breger, Breer, Bremer, Breuer, Breier, Breaker, Breyer

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Where is the Breaer family from?

You can see how Breaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breaer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Breaer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breaer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Breaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breaer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Breaer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Breaer. For the veterans among your Breaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breaer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breaer

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