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Breth Family History

Breth Surname Meaning

German: short form of Brethauer.

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


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Where is the Breth family from?

You can see how Breth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Breth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Breth families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Breth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breth 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 did your Breth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breth. 22% of Breth men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Breth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breth were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Breth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breth 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Breth. 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 632 military records available for the last name Breth. For the veterans among your Breth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Breth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Breth in 1952 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breth 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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