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Bretschneider Family History

Bretschneider Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brettschneider.

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


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Where is the Bretschneider family from?

You can see how Bretschneider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretschneider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bretschneider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bretschneider families living in Texas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bretschneider's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bretschneider families in 1880.
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What did your Bretschneider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bretschneider. 14% of Bretschneider men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Bretschneider women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bretschneider were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bretschneider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretschneider 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bretschneider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bretschneider. For the veterans among your Bretschneider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretschneider lifespan?

Average Bretschneider life expectancy in 2000 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretschneider 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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