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Breitbeck Family History

Breitbeck 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: Breitbach, Brobeck, Breiter, Reineck, Whitbeck, Witbeck, Steinbeck

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Where is the Breitbeck family from?

You can see how Breitbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breitbeck family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breitbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breitbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breitbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breitbeck. 100% of Breitbeck 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Breitbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitbeck 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Breitbeck. 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 104 military records available for the last name Breitbeck. For the veterans among your Breitbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Breitbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Breitbeck in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2000.

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