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Bretow Family History

Bretow Surname 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: Bredow, Buetow, Breton, Brett, Brow, Ireton, Brew, Brenton, Bruton, Bristow

38	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
30	Immigration Records
52	Census and Voter Lists
38	Member Trees

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Where is the Bretow family from?

You can see how Bretow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bretow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bretow families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bretow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bretow families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretow 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 Bretow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bretow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Bretow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Bretow. For the veterans among your Bretow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Bretow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bretow in 1964 was 57, and 83 in 1985.

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Bretow Surname Meaning

Where is the Bretow family from?

What Bretow family records will you find?

What is the average Bretow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Bretow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bretow in 1964 was 57, and 83 in 1985.

Bretow Family History

Bretow Surname Meaning

170 record(s) for Bretow

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Bretow Surname Meaning

170 record(s) for Bretow

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Where is the Bretow family from?

What Bretow family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bretow family history

What is the average Bretow lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bretow family tree

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