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Breein Family History

Breein 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: Bredin, Brewin, Breen, Green, Breese, Bein, Berezin, Brin, Belin

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Breein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Breein. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Breein. For the veterans among your Breein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breein lifespan?

Average Breein life expectancy in 1981 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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