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Brefitt Family History

Brefitt 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: Brett, Reffitt, Britt, Breit, Profitt, Prewitt, Blewitt, Brumitt

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Where is the Brefitt family from?

You can see how Brefitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brefitt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brefitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Brefitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brefitt. 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 Brefitt. For the veterans among your Brefitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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