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Bretchky Family History

Bretchky 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: Bratcher, Beachy, Brecher, Reschke, Ritchey, Brenchley, Brecht, Breck

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Where is the Bretchky family from?

You can see how Bretchky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretchky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bretchky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretchky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bretchky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretchky 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 14 census records available for the last name Bretchky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretchky 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 Bretchky. 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 Bretchky. For the veterans among your Bretchky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretchky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Bretchky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bretchky in 1981 was 80, and 94 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretchky 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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