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Brefke Family History

Brefke 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: Brekke, Brenke, Breske, Brecke, Brake, Berke, Breese, Bree, Bielke

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Where is the Brefke family from?

You can see how Brefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brefke family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brefke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brefke 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 23 census records available for the last name Brefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brefke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brefke. For the veterans among your Brefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brefke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Brefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brefke in 1975 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brefke 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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