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Breite Family History

Breite 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, Breit, Brite, Brett, Brent, Leite, Britz, Brice, Breese

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Where is the Breite family from?

You can see how Breite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Breite families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breite's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Breite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breite. 60% of Breite men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Breite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breite 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Breite. 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 122 military records available for the last name Breite. For the veterans among your Breite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breite lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Breite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breite in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

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