Breu Family History

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Breu Name Meaning

German: variant of Breuer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brew, Brey, Brei, Brem, Beu, Treu, Breau, Kreuz, Brau, Brous

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Breu Family Origin

Where is the Breu family from?

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You can see how Breu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breu family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Breu families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Breu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Breu Family Occupations

What did your Breu ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer and Farmer Son were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Breu. The most common Breu occupation in Canada was Farmer. 67% of Breu's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    67%

  • Farmer Son

    33%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Breu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Breu Historical Records

What Breu family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Breu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Breu. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Breu. For the veterans among your Breu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Breu Life Expectancy

What is the average Breu lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Breu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breu in 1954 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breu 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.

Famous Breu Family

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John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
Ansel Easton Adams1902 - 1984 (82)
Grace Kelly1929 - 1982 (52)
Martin Luther King, Jr.1929 - 1968 (39)
James Dean1931 - 1955 (24)
Frank Lloyd Wright1867 - 1959 (91)
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