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Breitenberg Family History

Breitenberg 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: Bredenberg, Freudenberg, Breitenbach, Reichenberg, Rutenberg

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Where is the Breitenberg family from?

You can see how Breitenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Breitenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breitenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitenberg 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 Breitenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitenberg. 100% of Breitenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Breitenberg women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Breitenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Breitenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitenberg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Breitenberg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Breitenberg. For the veterans among your Breitenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Breitenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Breitenberg in 1965 was 36, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breitenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitenberg 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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