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Breia Family History

Breia 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: Breda, Breig, Breza, Brea, Breit, Bria, Brei, Reis, Brett, Reza

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Where is the Breia family from?

You can see how Breia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Breia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Breia families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Breia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breia 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Breia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Breia. For the veterans among your Breia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breia lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breia 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breia

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