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Brechtl Family History

Brechtl 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, Brechtel, Prechtl, Bracht, Brecher, Recht, Becht, Buechel

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Where is the Brechtl family from?

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

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brechtl. 100% of Brechtl men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Brechtl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Brechtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechtl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brechtl. 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 95 military records available for the last name Brechtl. For the veterans among your Brechtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechtl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brechtl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brechtl in 1969 was 72, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brechtl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechtl 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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