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Breiley Family History

Breiley 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: Brailey, Reiley, Briley, Bailey, Berley, Bromley, Begley, Braley

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Where is the Breiley family from?

You can see how Breiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breiley families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Breiley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Breiley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiley 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 Breiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tractor Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breiley. 100% of Breiley men worked as a Tractor Mechanic.

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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

  • Tractor Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Breiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Breiley. 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 Breiley. For the veterans among your Breiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiley 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 Breiley

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