This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Breschel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Breschel Family History

Breschel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brecher, Reichel, Buescher, Drescher, Pueschel, Treichel, Peschel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Breschel family from?

You can see how Breschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breschel family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Breschel's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Breschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Breschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breschel. 100% of Breschel men worked as a Baker.

View Census Data for Breschel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

What Breschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Breschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breschel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Breschel

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Breschel. 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.

View all Breschel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Breschel. For the veterans among your Breschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Breschel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Breschel family history

Discover More

What is the average Breschel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Breschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Breschel in 1966 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breschel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breschel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Breschel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial