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Brebes Family History

Brebes 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: Brenes, Brees, Krebs, Breese, Brewer, Bieber, Debes, Biebel, Breger

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Where is the Brebes family from?

You can see how Brebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brebes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brebes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brebes families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brebes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brebes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brebes 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 Brebes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brebes. 100% of Brebes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Brebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brebes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brebes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brebes. For the veterans among your Brebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brebes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Brebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brebes in 1973 was 61, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brebes 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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