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Breitner Family History

Breitner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Breiter.

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


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Where is the Breitner family from?

You can see how Breitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Breitner families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Breitner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Breitner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitner 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 Breitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitner. 28% of Breitner men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 67% of Breitner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitner were Printer and Cook.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

What Breitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Breitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitner 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Breitner. 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 544 military records available for the last name Breitner. For the veterans among your Breitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breitner in 1955 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitner 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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