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Brecker Family History

Brecker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bräger (see Braeger).

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


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Where is the Brecker family from?

You can see how Brecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Brecker families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brecker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brecker families in 1911.
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What did your Brecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brecker. 18% of Brecker men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Brecker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brecker were New Worker and Servant.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Brecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecker 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Brecker. 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 788 military records available for the last name Brecker. For the veterans among your Brecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brecker in 1961 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brecker 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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