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Breer Family History

Breer Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Breger or Breder.

English: variant of Brier or Brear from Old English brǣr ‘thorn bush’ hence a nickname for a sharp or prickly person or a topographic name for someone who lived by such plants.

This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Breer family from?

You can see how Breer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Breer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Breer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breer 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 Breer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breer. 29% of Breer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Breer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breer were Janitor 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Servant
    13%

What Breer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breer 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Breer. 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 389 military records available for the last name Breer. For the veterans among your Breer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Breer in 1955 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breer 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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