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Bregnard Family History

Bregnard 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: Reynard, Bernard, Bregar, Brevard, Breard, Begnaud, Benard, Reinard

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Where is the Bregnard family from?

You can see how Bregnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregnard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bregnard families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bregnard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bregnard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregnard 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 95 census records available for the last name Bregnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregnard 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bregnard. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bregnard. For the veterans among your Bregnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregnard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bregnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bregnard in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregnard 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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