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Brelles Family History

Brelles 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: Belles, Belle, Bellew, Beller, Balles, Bellas, Bellis, Brenes, Brees

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Where is the Brelles family from?

You can see how Brelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brelles family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelles's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brelles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelles 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brelles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brelles. For the veterans among your Brelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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