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Brecky Family History

Brecky Name 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: Breck, Brecke, Beck, Brock, Brick, Bruck, Brack, Brucks, Reck, Boeck

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Where is the Brecky family from?

You can see how Brecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brecky families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brecky's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Brecky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brecky. 50% of Brecky men worked as a Loader. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loader
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Brecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Brecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brecky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Brecky. For the veterans among your Brecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Brecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brecky in 1962 was 60, and 68 in 2000.

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