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Brehob Family History

Brehob 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, Bredow, Breton, Rehor, Recob, Breon, Boehm, Brett, Bishop

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Where is the Brehob family from?

You can see how Brehob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehob family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brehob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Brehob families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brehob's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brehob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehob 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 Brehob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brehob. 63% of Brehob men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Brehob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Brehob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehob 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brehob. 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 43 military records available for the last name Brehob. For the veterans among your Brehob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brehob lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brehob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brehob in 1964 was 83, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brehob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brehob 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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