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Bregen Family History

Bregen 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: Breger, Regen, Breden, Blegen, Breen, Brege, Green, Beger, Bogen

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Where is the Bregen family from?

You can see how Bregen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bregen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bregen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bregen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregen 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 Bregen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bregen. 60% of Bregen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bregen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bregen were Labor and House Wife.

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Bregen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Bregen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bregen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bregen. For the veterans among your Bregen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bregen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bregen in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregen 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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