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Breeley Family History

Breeley 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: Greeley, Beeley, Seeley, Berley, Breese, Bromley, Begley, Braley

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Where is the Breeley family from?

You can see how Breeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breeley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Breeley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeley 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 112 census records available for the last name Breeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Breeley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Breeley. For the veterans among your Breeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeley lifespan?

Average Breeley life expectancy in 1986 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breeley 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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