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Brechinridge Family History

Brechinridge 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: Breckinridge, Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Brownridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Brechinridge family from?

You can see how Brechinridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechinridge family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brechinridge families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brechinridge's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brechinridge families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Brechinridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechinridge 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 Brechinridge. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brechinridge. For the veterans among your Brechinridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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