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Brette Family History

Brette 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: Brett, Bratt, Brent, Breese, Lorette, Bratten, Klette, Better, Bronte

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Where is the Brette family from?

You can see how Brette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brette families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Brette family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brette's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Brette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brette. 100% of Brette 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 648 census records available for the last name Brette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brette 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Brette. 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 213 military records available for the last name Brette. For the veterans among your Brette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brette in 1969 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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