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Brechter Family History

Brechter 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: Brecher, Brechtel, Becher, Richter, Buechler, Brewster, Breiter

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Where is the Brechter family from?

You can see how Brechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brechter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brechter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brechter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechter 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 Brechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brechter. 50% of Brechter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Brechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Brechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechter 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Brechter. 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 100 military records available for the last name Brechter. For the veterans among your Brechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Brechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brechter in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechter 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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