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Brechnell Family History

Brechnell 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: Bracknell, Brechbill, Brechtel, Becknell, Brockwell, Bucknell

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Where is the Brechnell family from?

You can see how Brechnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brechnell family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brechnell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brechnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechnell 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 17 census records available for the last name Brechnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechnell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brechnell. 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 Brechnell. For the veterans among your Brechnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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