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Breitkreutz Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a person with a broad butt. Breitkreutz replaced an earlier more transparent form of the surname Breitarsch the use of Kreuz (literally ‘cross’) as a euphemism for ‘buttocks’ first occurring in the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Beckert, Britz, Breithaupt, Breitbarth, Berrett, Breitwieser, Breiter

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Where is the Breitkreutz family from?

You can see how Breitkreutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitkreutz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitkreutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Breitkreutz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitkreutz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breitkreutz families in 1891.
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What did your Breitkreutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breitkreutz. 100% of Breitkreutz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Breitkreutz. 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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There are 304 military records available for the last name Breitkreutz. For the veterans among your Breitkreutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitkreutz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breitkreutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Breitkreutz in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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