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Bretby Family History

Bretby 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: Brett, Presby, Pretty, Brumby, Bielby, Freeby, Beeby, Breton, Bradby

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Where is the Bretby family from?

You can see how Bretby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bretby family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bretby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretby 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 40 census records available for the last name Bretby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bretby. 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 Bretby. For the veterans among your Bretby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretby 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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