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Breffer Family History

Breffer 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: Reifer, Brenner, Brewer, Pfeffer, Breger, Reffner, Brecher, Breiter

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Where is the Breffer family from?

You can see how Breffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Breffer families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Breffer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Breffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breffer 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 Breffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breffer. 100% of Breffer men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Breffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breffer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Breffer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Breffer. For the veterans among your Breffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Breffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breffer in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breffer 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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