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Breshaber Family History

Breshaber 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: Brushaber, Breslauer, Grieshaber, Grishaber, Brethauer, Beaber

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Where is the Breshaber family from?

You can see how Breshaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breshaber family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Breshaber family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Breshaber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Breshaber families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Breshaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breshaber 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Breshaber. 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 military records available for the last name Breshaber. For the veterans among your Breshaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breshaber lifespan?

Average Breshaber life expectancy in 1963 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breshaber 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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