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Breidinger Family History

Breidinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place named Breiding (see Breiding).

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


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Where is the Breidinger family from?

You can see how Breidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breidinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Breidinger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breidinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidinger 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 Breidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breidinger. 48% of Breidinger men 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
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%

What Breidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidinger 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Breidinger. 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 250 military records available for the last name Breidinger. For the veterans among your Breidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breidinger in 1965 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breidinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidinger 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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