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Brezan Family History

Brezan 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: Breza, Brenan, Brean, Bean, Bryan, Reza, Krizan, Bazan, Bressan

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Where is the Brezan family from?

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

What did your Brezan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brezan. 100% of Brezan 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 116 census records available for the last name Brezan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brezan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brezan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Brezan. For the veterans among your Brezan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brezan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Brezan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brezan in 1958 was 46, and 72 in 2003.

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