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Brelsfoard Family History

Brelsfoard 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: Brelsford, Reliford, Beresford, Brailsford, Belford, Bransford

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Where is the Brelsfoard family from?

You can see how Brelsfoard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelsfoard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brelsfoard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brelsfoard families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brelsfoard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brelsfoard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Brelsfoard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelsfoard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brelsfoard. 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 29 military records available for the last name Brelsfoard. For the veterans among your Brelsfoard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelsfoard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Brelsfoard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brelsfoard in 1966 was 88, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelsfoard 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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