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Bretler Family History

Bretler 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: Betler, Bresler, Butler, Bieler, Brenner, Brewer, Better, Beller

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Where is the Bretler family from?

You can see how Bretler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bretler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Bretler families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bretler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bretler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretler 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 Bretler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bretler. 29% of Bretler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bretler women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bretler were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Share Cropper
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Bretler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Bretler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bretler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bretler. For the veterans among your Bretler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bretler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bretler in 1972 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bretler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretler 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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