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Brethauer Name Meaning

German: variant of Bretthauer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bredthauer, Bretthauer, Ryther, Grether, Brehmer, Betthauser, Brecher

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Where is the Brethauer family from?

You can see how Brethauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brethauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brethauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Brethauer families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brethauer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brethauer families in 1911.
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What did your Brethauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brethauer. 34% of Brethauer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brethauer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brethauer were Attendant and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brethauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brethauer 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Brethauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 464 military records available for the last name Brethauer. For the veterans among your Brethauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brethauer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brethauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brethauer in 1952 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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