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Brekner Family History

Brekner 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: Brenner, Breiner, Bremner, Breckner, Brener, Berner, Brueckner

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Where is the Brekner family from?

You can see how Brekner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brekner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brekner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brekner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brekner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Brekner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Brekner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brekner. For the veterans among your Brekner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Brekner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Brekner in 1964 was 86, and 59 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekner 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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