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Bregaw Family History

Bregaw 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: Bregar, Breda, Bream, Regal, Brew, Rega, Breger, Bregman, Besaw

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Where is the Bregaw family from?

You can see how Bregaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregaw family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bregaw family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregaw's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bregaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregaw 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 19 census records available for the last name Bregaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregaw 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 Bregaw. 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 Bregaw. For the veterans among your Bregaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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