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Brelig Family History

Brelig 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: Breig, Brevig, Belin, Bredin, Selig, Brewin, Breunig, Brevik, Breslin

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Where is the Brelig family from?

You can see how Brelig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brelig families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brelig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brelig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brelig 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 55 census records available for the last name Brelig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brelig. 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 Brelig. For the veterans among your Brelig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brelig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brelig in 1973 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelig 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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