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Breys Family History

Breys 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: Bress, Brees, Brey, Brems, Brys, Reis, Brett, Rey, Krebs, Brent

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Where is the Breys family from?

You can see how Breys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breys family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Breys family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breys's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Breys families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breys. 100% of Breys women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Breys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breys 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Breys. 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 6 military records available for the last name Breys. For the veterans among your Breys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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