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Brefka Family History

Brefka 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: Belka, Breda, Berka, Brenna, Brekke, Breck, Grifka, Breza, Brea

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Where is the Brefka family from?

You can see how Brefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brefka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brefka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brefka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brefka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brefka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brefka. 100% of Brefka men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Brefka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Brefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefka 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Brefka. 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 86 military records available for the last name Brefka. For the veterans among your Brefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brefka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brefka in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brefka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brefka 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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