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Brerke Family History

Brerke 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: Berke, Brekke, Brenke, Bjerke, Breske, Brecke, Brake, Berk, Breese

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Where is the Brerke family from?

You can see how Brerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brerke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brerke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brerke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brerke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brerke 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 33 census records available for the last name Brerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brerke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brerke. 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 military records available for the last name Brerke. For the veterans among your Brerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brerke lifespan?

Average Brerke life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brerke 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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