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Bretheuer Family History

Bretheuer 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: Brethauer, Bredthauer, Bretthauer, Brother, Brecher, Trethewey

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Where is the Bretheuer family from?

You can see how Bretheuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretheuer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bretheuer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretheuer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bretheuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretheuer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bretheuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretheuer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bretheuer. 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 Bretheuer. For the veterans among your Bretheuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretheuer lifespan?

Average Bretheuer life expectancy in 1966 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretheuer 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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