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Breitinger Family History

Breitinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Breitingen in Sachsen and Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Breitinger family from?

You can see how Breitinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Breitinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Breitinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breitinger families in 1880.
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What did your Breitinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitinger. 18% of Breitinger men worked as an Electrician and 50% of Breitinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitinger were Machinist and New Worker.

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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

  • Electrician
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Breitinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Breitinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitinger 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Breitinger. 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 529 military records available for the last name Breitinger. For the veterans among your Breitinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Breitinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Breitinger in 1959 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitinger 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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