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Brecenridge Family History

Brecenridge 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: Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Breckinridge, Beveridge, Greenidge

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Where is the Brecenridge family from?

You can see how Brecenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecenridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brecenridge families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brecenridge families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brecenridge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brecenridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Brecenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecenridge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brecenridge. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brecenridge. For the veterans among your Brecenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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