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Brezina Family History

Brezina Name Meaning

Czech (Březina): topographic name from březina ‘birch forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Breza, Berezin, Blazina, Brzoza, Vezina, Brenn, Brozik, Belin, Regina

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Where is the Brezina family from?

You can see how Brezina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brezina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brezina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Brezina families living in Nebraska. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brezina's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brezina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brezina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brezina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brezina. 29% of Brezina men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Brezina women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brezina were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brezina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brezina 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 962 immigration records available for the last name Brezina. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brezina. For the veterans among your Brezina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brezina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brezina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brezina in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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