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Breekman Family History

Breekman 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: Beekman, Brickman, Greenman, Beckman, Beeman, Brackman, Dreckman

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Where is the Breekman family from?

You can see how Breekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breekman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breekman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Breekman family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Breekman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Breekman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Breekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breekman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Breekman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Breekman. For the veterans among your Breekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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