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Breschneider Family History

Breschneider 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: Bretschneider, Bergschneider, Brettschneider, Schneider

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Where is the Breschneider family from?

You can see how Breschneider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breschneider family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Breschneider families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breschneider's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breschneider families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Breschneider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breschneider 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Breschneider. 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 Breschneider. For the veterans among your Breschneider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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