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Bregg Family History

Bregg 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: Breig, Bragg, Brege, Begg, Cregg, Gregg, Brett, Berg, Brent, Rego

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Where is the Bregg family from?

You can see how Bregg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bregg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Bregg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bregg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bregg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregg 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 Bregg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bregg. 100% of Bregg men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bregg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bregg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregg 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Bregg. 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 301 military records available for the last name Bregg. For the veterans among your Bregg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bregg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bregg in 1961 was 47, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregg 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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