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Brefol Family History

Brefol 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: Bredow, Breton, Bretl, Breon, Bell, Borel, Brill, Beal, Brett, Real

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Where is the Brefol family from?

You can see how Brefol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brefol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brefol families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brefol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brefol 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 43 census records available for the last name Brefol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefol 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 Brefol. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brefol. For the veterans among your Brefol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brefol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Brefol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brefol in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brefol 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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