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Brehany Family History

Brehany 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: Breheny, Crehan, Breland, Breihan, Behan, Bethany, Greany, Brenan

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Where is the Brehany family from?

You can see how Brehany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brehany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brehany families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brehany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brehany families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Brehany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehany 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Brehany. 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 82 military records available for the last name Brehany. For the veterans among your Brehany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brehany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brehany in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehany 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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