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Breeke Family History

Breeke 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: Breese, Brekke, Brenke, Breeze, Breece, Breske, Brecke, Breene, Brake

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Where is the Breeke family from?

You can see how Breeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Breeke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breeke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breeke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeke 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 75 census records available for the last name Breeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeke 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Breeke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Breeke. For the veterans among your Breeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeke lifespan?

Average Breeke life expectancy in 1971 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeke 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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