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Brehney Family History

Brehney 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: Behney, Brenner, Frehner, Boehner, Brenes, Buehner, Reaney, Breakey

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Where is the Brehney family from?

You can see how Brehney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brehney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brehney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brehney families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Brehney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brehney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brehney. For the veterans among your Brehney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehney

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