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Bretheren Family History

Bretheren 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: Brecheen, Brother, Blethen, Brecher, Breeden, Brotherton, Brothers

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Where is the Bretheren family from?

You can see how Bretheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretheren family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bretheren families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretheren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bretheren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretheren 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 13 census records available for the last name Bretheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretheren 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bretheren. 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 Bretheren. For the veterans among your Bretheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretheren lifespan?

Average Bretheren life expectancy in 1971 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretheren 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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