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Breeskin Family History

Breeskin 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: Breslin, Benskin, Briskin, Breese, Bressan, Ruskin, Belkin, Reekie

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breeskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breeskin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Breeskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breeskin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Breeskin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Breeskin. For the veterans among your Breeskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breeskin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Breeskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Breeskin in 1969 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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