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Breytung Family History

Breytung 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: Brenton, Breitling, Breiding, Brayton, Brewton, Breunig, Breeding

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Where is the Breytung family from?

You can see how Breytung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breytung family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breytung family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Breytung's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breytung families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breytung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Breytung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Breytung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breytung 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Breytung. 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 56 military records available for the last name Breytung. For the veterans among your Breytung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breytung lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Breytung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Breytung in 1973 was 76, and 78 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breytung 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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