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Breakiron Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Brecheisen ‘crowbar’ from the literal meaning of the modern German word Brecheisen as a compound of the verb brechen ‘to break’ and the noun Eisen ‘iron’.

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


Similar surnames: Breaker, Breihan, Reason, Braker, Biron, Bredin, Breuker, Creason

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Where is the Breakiron family from?

You can see how Breakiron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakiron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breakiron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Breakiron families living in West Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Breakiron's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Breakiron families in 1880.
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What did your Breakiron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breakiron. 43% of Breakiron men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Breakiron women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Breakiron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breakiron 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Breakiron. 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 320 military records available for the last name Breakiron. For the veterans among your Breakiron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breakiron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breakiron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Breakiron in 1964 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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