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Breisacher Family History

Breisacher 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: Kreischer, Brecher, Reicher, Buescher, Bleicher, Reuscher, Bleacher

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Where is the Breisacher family from?

You can see how Breisacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breisacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breisacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Breisacher families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Breisacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breisacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breisacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breisacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressertender and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breisacher. 50% of Breisacher men worked as a Dressertender and 100% of Breisacher women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dressertender
    50%
  • Medical Doctor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Breisacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Breisacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breisacher 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Breisacher. 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 264 military records available for the last name Breisacher. For the veterans among your Breisacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breisacher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breisacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Breisacher in 1957 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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