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Breckbill Family History

Breckbill Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Brechbühl (see Brechbill).

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


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Where is the Breckbill family from?

You can see how Breckbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckbill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Breckbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Breckbill families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Breckbill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breckbill families in 1891.
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What did your Breckbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breckbill. 22% of Breckbill men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Breckbill women worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Breckbill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breckbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breckbill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Breckbill. 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 178 military records available for the last name Breckbill. For the veterans among your Breckbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breckbill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breckbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breckbill in 1964 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breckbill 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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