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Brhen Family History

Brhen 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: Bruen, Bohen, Breen, Bren, Rhen, Brien, Behen, Green, Chen, Shen

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Where is the Brhen family from?

You can see how Brhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brhen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brhen families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brhen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brhen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brhen 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 Brhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brhen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brhen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brhen. For the veterans among your Brhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brhen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Brhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brhen in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brhen 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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