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Breason Family History

Breason 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: Greason, Beason, Creason, Reason, Bresson, Benson, Beaston, Branson

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Where is the Breason family from?

You can see how Breason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Breason families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breason's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breason ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Breason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breason 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Breason. 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 124 military records available for the last name Breason. For the veterans among your Breason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breason lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Breason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Breason in 1970 was 96, and 74 in 2003.

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