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Brehler Family History

Brehler 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: Behler, Baehler, Brehmer, Bresler, Boehler, Brahler, Buehler, Beehler

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Where is the Brehler family from?

You can see how Brehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Brehler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brehler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brehler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehler 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 Brehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brehler. 50% of Brehler men worked as a Farming and 50% of Brehler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brehler were Farmer and Servant.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Brehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Brehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehler 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Brehler. 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 84 military records available for the last name Brehler. For the veterans among your Brehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brehler in 1966 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehler 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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