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Breise Family History

Breise 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: Breese, Reise, Beise, Freise, Reis, Reese, Brice, Meise, Brouse

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Where is the Breise family from?

You can see how Breise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Breise families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breise ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Breise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breise 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Breise. 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 18 military records available for the last name Breise. For the veterans among your Breise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breise lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Breise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Breise in 1977 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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