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Breesawitz Family History

Breesawitz 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: Bruesewitz, Berkowitz, Benowitz, Prellwitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz

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Where is the Breesawitz family from?

You can see how Breesawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breesawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breesawitz family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Breesawitz's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Breesawitz families in 1920.
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What did your Breesawitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Breesawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breesawitz 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 Breesawitz. 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 47 military records available for the last name Breesawitz. For the veterans among your Breesawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breesawitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Breesawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breesawitz in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2000.

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