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Brechemin Family History

Brechemin 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: Brecheen, Brecher, Duchemin, Rechtin, Beauchemin, Brecheisen

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Where is the Brechemin family from?

You can see how Brechemin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechemin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechemin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brechemin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brechemin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brechemin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechemin 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 77 census records available for the last name Brechemin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechemin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brechemin. 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 Brechemin. For the veterans among your Brechemin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechemin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brechemin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brechemin in 1967 was 81, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechemin 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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