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Breya Family History

Breya 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: Breda, Breza, Brea, Brey, Brett, Rey, Bryan, Reza, Brent, Araya

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Where is the Breya family from?

You can see how Breya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breya family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Breya family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breya families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breya 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 82 census records available for the last name Breya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breya 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Breya. 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 12 military records available for the last name Breya. For the veterans among your Breya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breya lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Breya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breya in 1985 was 37, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breya 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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