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Breithaupt Family History

Breithaupt Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a man with a broad head from Middle High German breit ‘broad’ + houbet houpt ‘head’. Compare Bredehoft.

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


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Where is the Breithaupt family from?

You can see how Breithaupt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breithaupt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breithaupt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Breithaupt families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Breithaupt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breithaupt families in 1911.
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What did your Breithaupt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breithaupt. 43% of Breithaupt men worked as a Student.

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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 1921

  • Student
    43%
  • Engineer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Breithaupt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Breithaupt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breithaupt 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Breithaupt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Breithaupt. For the veterans among your Breithaupt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breithaupt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breithaupt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Breithaupt in 1957 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breithaupt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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