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Breymann Family History

Breymann 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: Reymann, Bermann, Rehmann, Brayman, Bregman, Reimann, Redmann

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Where is the Breymann family from?

You can see how Breymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breymann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breymann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Breymann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breymann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breymann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breymann 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 Breymann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breymann. 100% of Breymann men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Breymann women worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    100%

What Breymann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Breymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breymann 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Breymann. 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 284 military records available for the last name Breymann. For the veterans among your Breymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breymann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Breymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Breymann in 1966 was 73, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breymann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breymann 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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