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Brege Family History

Brege Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone with a loud strident voice from a noun derivative of bregen ‘to roar’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brege family from?

You can see how Brege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brege family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brege families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Brege families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brege's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brege families in 1911.
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What did your Brege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brege. 49% of Brege men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brege women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brege were Apprentice and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Apprentice
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brege 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Brege. 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 212 military records available for the last name Brege. For the veterans among your Brege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brege lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Brege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brege in 1961 was 47, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brege 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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