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Bretagne Family History

Bretagne 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: Beagle, Bethune, Treharne, Breland, Montagne, Brumage, Lantagne

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Where is the Bretagne family from?

You can see how Bretagne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretagne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bretagne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Bretagne family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bretagne's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bretagne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretagne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bretagne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bretagne. 100% of Bretagne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Bretagne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Bretagne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretagne 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bretagne. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bretagne. For the veterans among your Bretagne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretagne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Bretagne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bretagne in 1977 was 80, and 94 in 1998.

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