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Breynak Family History

Breynak 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: Brennan, Brenna, Kraynak, Benak, Buynak, Brenan, Reyna, Bresnan

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Where is the Breynak family from?

You can see how Breynak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breynak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breynak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breynak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breynak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breynak 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 15 census records available for the last name Breynak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breynak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Breynak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Breynak. For the veterans among your Breynak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breynak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Breynak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Breynak in 1979 was 88, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breynak 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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