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Brej Family History

Brej 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: Brew, Bree, Brea, Bren, Brey, Brei, Breu, Brem, Drew, Borel

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Where is the Brej family from?

You can see how Brej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brej families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brej's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brej surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brej ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Brej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brej 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Brej. 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 52 military records available for the last name Brej. For the veterans among your Brej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brej lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Brej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brej in 1971 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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