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Breashear Family History

Breashear Name 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: Brashear, Brasher, Breshears, Brashears, Beshear, Brecher, Broadhead

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Where is the Breashear family from?

You can see how Breashear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breashear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breashear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Breashear families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breashear's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Breashear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breashear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breashear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breashear. 100% of Breashear men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breashear women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Breashear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breashear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Breashear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Breashear. For the veterans among your Breashear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breashear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Breashear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breashear in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 1992.

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