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Brehn Family History

Brehn 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: Brehm, Brenn, Rehn, Breen, Biehn, Behn, Bren, Prehn, Bruhn, Breon

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Where is the Brehn family from?

You can see how Brehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Brehn families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brehn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brehn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehn 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 Brehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brehn. 18% of Brehn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brehn were Operator Farm and Maid.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Operator Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Brehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehn 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Brehn. 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 127 military records available for the last name Brehn. For the veterans among your Brehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brehn in 1970 was 50, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehn 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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