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Brekel Family History

Brekel 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: Krekel, Brakel, Breckel, Brake, Bickel, Briel, Redel, Brewer, Biebel

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Where is the Brekel family from?

You can see how Brekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brekel families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brekel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brekel. 100% of Brekel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Brekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekel 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Brekel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Brekel. For the veterans among your Brekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brekel in 1967 was 89, and 86 in 2004.

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