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Brelie Family History

Brelie 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: Brelje, Belle, Breese, Belin, Brule, Bailie, Bree, Bielke, Bredin

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Where is the Brelie family from?

You can see how Brelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brelie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Brelie families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brelie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brelie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brelie 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 164 census records available for the last name Brelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelie 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brelie. 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 64 military records available for the last name Brelie. For the veterans among your Brelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brelie in 1973 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelie 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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