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Breighner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brüchner (see Bruechner ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Breiner, Beichler, Reiner, Breiter, Steighner, Beisner, Zeichner

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Where is the Breighner family from?

You can see how Breighner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breighner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breighner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Breighner families living in Maryland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Breighner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Breighner families in 1880.
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What did your Breighner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breighner. 26% of Breighner men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Breighner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breighner were Mechanic and Seamstress. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farmer Laborer
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • House Work
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breighner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breighner 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Breighner. 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 302 military records available for the last name Breighner. For the veterans among your Breighner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breighner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breighner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breighner in 1962 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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