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Origins of the Brees surname

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About the Breeses

We have a total number of 1492 records for people with the last name Brees.

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Where do most Breeses live?

In 1921, most Breeses lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Breeses

How common is your surname?

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We have 1,360 records for the Brees surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Breeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brees first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Breeses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Breeses in 1921
House Servant

12

Dressmaker

8

Farmers Daur

6

Farmers Daughter

5

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Breeses in 1921
Tailor

15

Farmer

12

Lead Miner

11

Farmer's Son

10

Yeoman

9

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