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Bregory Family History

Bregory 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: Gregory, Gregor, Breger, Bregar, Gregori, Berry, Record, Beger, Rego

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Where is the Bregory family from?

You can see how Bregory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregory family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bregory family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregory's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bregory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregory 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 Bregory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bregory. 100% of Bregory men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bregory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregory 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bregory. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bregory. For the veterans among your Bregory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregory lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bregory

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