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Breting Family History

Breting 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: Breding, Breitling, Bredin, Breiding, Brewin, Brading, Geeting

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Where is the Breting family from?

You can see how Breting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Breting families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Breting's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Breting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breting 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 178 census records available for the last name Breting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breting 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Breting. 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 40 military records available for the last name Breting. For the veterans among your Breting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breting lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Breting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breting in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breting 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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