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Breezley Family History

Breezley 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: Beezley, Brierley, Greeley, Beeley, Breeze, Brearley, Greenley

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Where is the Breezley family from?

You can see how Breezley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breezley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breezley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Breezley families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Breezley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Breezley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breezley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breezley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Breezley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breezley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Breezley. 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 82 military records available for the last name Breezley. For the veterans among your Breezley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breezley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Breezley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breezley in 1966 was 82, and 68 in 2003.

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