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Breslow Family History

Breslow Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Breslau.

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


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Where is the Breslow family from?

You can see how Breslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Breslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Breslow families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Breslow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Breslow families in 1911.
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What did your Breslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breslow. 17% of Breslow men worked as a Proprietor and 20% of Breslow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breslow were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breslow 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Breslow. 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 947 military records available for the last name Breslow. For the veterans among your Breslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breslow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Breslow in 1955 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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