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Breuninger Name Meaning

German: variant of Breuning . Compare Brininger .

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


Similar surnames: Breininger, Benninger, Peninger, Heininger, Bensinger, Heninger

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Where is the Breuninger family from?

You can see how Breuninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breuninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breuninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Breuninger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Breuninger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breuninger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breuninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breuninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breuninger. 24% of Breuninger men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Breuninger women worked as an Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breuninger were Baker and Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breuninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breuninger 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Breuninger. 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 492 military records available for the last name Breuninger. For the veterans among your Breuninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breuninger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breuninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breuninger in 1955 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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