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Breckenmaker Family History

Breckenmaker 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: Rickenbaker, Breckner, Blankenbaker, Rickenbacker, Beckemeyer

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Where is the Breckenmaker family from?

You can see how Breckenmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckenmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breckenmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Breckenmaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breckenmaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breckenmaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breckenmaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breckenmaker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Breckenmaker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Breckenmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breckenmaker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Breckenmaker. 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 29 military records available for the last name Breckenmaker. For the veterans among your Breckenmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breckenmaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Breckenmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Breckenmaker in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 1999.

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