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Breysig Family History

Breysig 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: Breig, Bressi, Breunig, Reisig, Brosig, Treybig, Brevig, Breinig

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Where is the Breysig family from?

You can see how Breysig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breysig family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Breysig families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Breysig families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breysig's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Breysig families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breysig 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 79 census records available for the last name Breysig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breysig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Breysig. 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 47 military records available for the last name Breysig. For the veterans among your Breysig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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