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Brefczynski Family History

Brefczynski 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: Brezinski, Raczynski, Pelczynski, Sroczynski, Buczynski, Pieczynski

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Brefczynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefczynski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brefczynski. 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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There are 55 military records available for the last name Brefczynski. For the veterans among your Brefczynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brefczynski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Brefczynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brefczynski in 1968 was 37, and 74 in 2002.

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