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Brebaugh Family History

Brebaugh 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: Orebaugh, Arbaugh, Keebaugh, Bronaugh, Grubaugh, Trobaugh, Crubaugh

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Where is the Brebaugh family from?

You can see how Brebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brebaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brebaugh family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brebaugh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brebaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Brebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Brebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brebaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Brebaugh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brebaugh. For the veterans among your Brebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brebaugh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Brebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brebaugh in 1972 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brebaugh 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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