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Breffitt Family History

Breffitt Surname Meaning

see Brevitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Breffitt family from?

You can see how Breffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breffitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Breffitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Breffitt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Breffitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breffitt families in 1911.
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What did your Breffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breffitt. 100% of Breffitt women worked as a Knitter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Knitter
    100%

What Breffitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Breffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breffitt 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Breffitt. 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 74 military records available for the last name Breffitt. For the veterans among your Breffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breffitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Breffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Breffitt in 1963 was 83, and 65 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breffitt 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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