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Bretean Family History

Bretean 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: Bressan, Broten, Brennan, Bregman, Breden, Brotman, Breihan, Breen

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Where is the Bretean family from?

You can see how Bretean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretean family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bretean families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bretean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretean 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 26 census records available for the last name Bretean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bretean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bretean. For the veterans among your Bretean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Bretean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bretean in 1973 was 58, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretean 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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