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Brechlin Family History

Brechlin 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: Reichlin, Rechtin, Rochlin, Rachlin, Breslin, Brecheen, Berlin, Belin

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Where is the Brechlin family from?

You can see how Brechlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brechlin families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brechlin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brechlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechlin 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 Brechlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brechlin. 30% of Brechlin 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Brechlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Brechlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechlin 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Brechlin. 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 141 military records available for the last name Brechlin. For the veterans among your Brechlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Brechlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brechlin in 1955 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brechlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechlin 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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