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Breitenstein Family History

Breitenstein Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name from an inflected form (due to a preposition am or beim ‘at’) of Middle High German breit ‘broad’ + stein ‘rock’ or a habitational name from a place called Breitenstein.

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


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Where is the Breitenstein family from?

You can see how Breitenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitenstein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Breitenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Breitenstein family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitenstein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Breitenstein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitenstein 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 Breitenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitenstein. 18% of Breitenstein men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Breitenstein women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitenstein were Farm Helper 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

What Breitenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Breitenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitenstein 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Breitenstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breitenstein. For the veterans among your Breitenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitenstein lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Breitenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Breitenstein in 1950 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitenstein 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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