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Breyhan Family History

Breyhan 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: Breihan, Bryan, Bressan, Brennan, Brayman, Crehan, Bregman, Behan

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Where is the Breyhan family from?

You can see how Breyhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breyhan family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breyhan's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Breyhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyhan 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 39 census records available for the last name Breyhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyhan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Breyhan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Breyhan. For the veterans among your Breyhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyhan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Breyhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Breyhan in 1971 was 74, and 61 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breyhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyhan 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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