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Breyley Family History

Breyley 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: Berley, Bromley, Begley, Braley, Bradley, Bruley, Bewley, Bramley

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Where is the Breyley family from?

You can see how Breyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Breyley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Breyley families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Breyley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Breyley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breyley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breyley. 32% of Breyley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breyley women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Tool Maker
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Breyley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyley 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Breyley. 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 116 military records available for the last name Breyley. For the veterans among your Breyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breyley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Breyley in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breyley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyley 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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