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Brelus Family History

Brelus 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: Brus, Reus, Bress, Brenes, Remus, Brees, Redus, Bolus, Breaux

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Brelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brelus. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Brelus. For the veterans among your Brelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Brelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brelus in 1971 was 95, and 77 in 1996.

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