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Brechnitz Family History

Brechnitz 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: Brecht, Brechbill, Reinitz, Benitz, Brechbiel, Schnitz, Brent, Britz

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Where is the Brechnitz family from?

You can see how Brechnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brechnitz families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brechnitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brechnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Brechnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechnitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brechnitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brechnitz. For the veterans among your Brechnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechnitz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Brechnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brechnitz in 1978 was 37, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechnitz 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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