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Brethrton Family History

Brethrton 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: Brotherton, Bratton, Brighton, Netherton, Brenton, Brierton, Brereton

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Where is the Brethrton family from?

You can see how Brethrton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brethrton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brethrton families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brethrton's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Brethrton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Brethrton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brethrton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brethrton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brethrton. For the veterans among your Brethrton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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