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Breimer Family History

Breimer 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: Breiter, Bremer, Bremmer, Breiner, Brehmer, Reimer, Brimer, Kreimer

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Where is the Breimer family from?

You can see how Breimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Breimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Breimer families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 53% of all the recorded Breimer's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Breimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breimer. 56% of Breimer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Breimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breimer 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Breimer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Breimer. For the veterans among your Breimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Breimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Breimer in 1960 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

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