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Bregnet Family History

Bregnet 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: Brent, Brenner, Breger, Brunet, Brenes, Regner, Breiner, Bremner

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Where is the Bregnet family from?

You can see how Bregnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregnet family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Bregnet families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Bregnet families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregnet's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Bregnet families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bregnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregnet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bregnet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bregnet. For the veterans among your Bregnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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