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Breyett Family History

Breyett 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: Bresett, Brett, Blewett, Breyer, Boyett, Drewett, Trevett, Prewett

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Where is the Breyett family from?

You can see how Breyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breyett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Breyett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breyett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyett 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 51 census records available for the last name Breyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyett 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 Breyett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Breyett. For the veterans among your Breyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyett lifespan?

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