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Breininger Family History

Breininger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Breuninger. Compare Brininger.

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


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Where is the Breininger family from?

You can see how Breininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breininger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Breininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Breininger families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Breininger's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Breininger families in 1891.
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What did your Breininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breininger. 30% of Breininger men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Breininger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breininger were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Breininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breininger 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Breininger. 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 609 military records available for the last name Breininger. For the veterans among your Breininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breininger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Breininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Breininger in 1944 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breininger 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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