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Breitman Family History

Breitman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a stout or fat person from German breit ‘broad’ + Mann ‘man’ or Yiddish breyt + man.

Americanized form of German Breitmann: variant of Breit.

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


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Where is the Breitman family from?

You can see how Breitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Breitman families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Breitman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breitman families in 1911.
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What did your Breitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breitman. 100% of Breitman men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitman 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Breitman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Breitman. For the veterans among your Breitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breitman in 1962 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitman 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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