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Brezen Family History

Brezen 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: Breden, Breen, Green, Brewer, Broten, Bezek, Berezin, Butzen, Been

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Where is the Brezen family from?

You can see how Brezen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brezen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brezen families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brezen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Brezen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brezen 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 151 census records available for the last name Brezen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brezen 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Brezen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brezen. For the veterans among your Brezen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brezen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brezen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brezen in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brezen 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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