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Brefey Family History

Brefey 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: Brewer, Braley, Breger, Bruley, Bree, Breden, Brenes, Breer, Breed

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Where is the Brefey family from?

You can see how Brefey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brefey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Brefey family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brefey families in 1911.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Brefey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brefey 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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