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Breter Family History

Breter 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: Brewer, Breger, Bueter, Breiter, Breer, Brester, Bremer, Breuer

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Where is the Breter family from?

You can see how Breter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Breter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Breter families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breter 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 Breter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breter. 31% of Breter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%

What Breter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Breter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breter 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Breter. 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 61 military records available for the last name Breter. For the veterans among your Breter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Breter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Breter in 1971 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breter 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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