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Breitenfeld Family History

Breitenfeld 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: Breitenfeldt, Greenfeld, Reinfeld, Biesterfeld, Bienenfeld

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Where is the Breitenfeld family from?

You can see how Breitenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitenfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Breitenfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Breitenfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Breitenfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Breitenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitenfeld. 20% of Breitenfeld men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Breitenfeld women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitenfeld were Mason and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Elevator Operator
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Mason
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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What Breitenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Breitenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitenfeld 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Breitenfeld. 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 414 military records available for the last name Breitenfeld. For the veterans among your Breitenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitenfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Breitenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breitenfeld in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 2003.

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