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Brechener Family History

Brechener 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: Brecher, Rechner, Breckner, Becherer, Brecheen, Buechner, Becher

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Where is the Brechener family from?

You can see how Brechener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brechener family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechener's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brechener families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Brechener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechener 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brechener. 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 Brechener. For the veterans among your Brechener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechener 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brechener

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