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Breitenfeldt Family History

Breitenfeldt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named meaning ‘broad open pasture’.

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


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Where is the Breitenfeldt family from?

You can see how Breitenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitenfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitenfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Breitenfeldt families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breitenfeldt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Breitenfeldt families in 1880.
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What did your Breitenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitenfeldt. 47% of Breitenfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breitenfeldt 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Work
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Breitenfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Breitenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitenfeldt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Breitenfeldt. 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 149 military records available for the last name Breitenfeldt. For the veterans among your Breitenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breitenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Breitenfeldt in 1962 was 61, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitenfeldt 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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