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Brelan Family History

Brelan 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: Belan, Breland, Brenan, Irelan, Brean, Bean, Bryan, Balan, Bressan

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Where is the Brelan family from?

You can see how Brelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brelan family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brelan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brelan 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 165 census records available for the last name Brelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brelan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brelan. For the veterans among your Brelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Brelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brelan in 1988 was 80, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelan 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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