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Brehaney Family History

Brehaney 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: Reaney, Breakey, Greaney, Breheny, Behney, Haney, Delaney, Devaney

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Where is the Brehaney family from?

You can see how Brehaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brehaney families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brehaney's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brehaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehaney 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 140 census records available for the last name Brehaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehaney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brehaney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brehaney. For the veterans among your Brehaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehaney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Brehaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brehaney in 1971 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehaney 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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