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Breber Family History

Breber 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: Brewer, Bieber, Breger, Reber, Breer, Bremer, Beeber, Breuer, Greber

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Where is the Breber family from?

You can see how Breber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Breber families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Breber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breber 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 Breber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breber. 34% of Breber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Breber women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Breber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Breber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breber 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Breber. 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 64 military records available for the last name Breber. For the veterans among your Breber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breber lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Breber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Breber in 1972 was 81, and 65 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breber 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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