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Breller Family History

Breller 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: Beller, Preller, Kreller, Bresler, Reller, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Breller family from?

You can see how Breller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Breller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Breller families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Breller's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Breller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breller ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Breller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breller 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Breller. 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 33 military records available for the last name Breller. For the veterans among your Breller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Breller in 1965 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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