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Breitmayer Family History

Breitmayer 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: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Breiter, Reitnauer, Heitmeyer, Bredthauer

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Where is the Breitmayer family from?

You can see how Breitmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitmayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Breitmayer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitmayer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Breitmayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitmayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breitmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breitmayer. 100% of Breitmayer men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Breitmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitmayer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Breitmayer. 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 89 military records available for the last name Breitmayer. For the veterans among your Breitmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitmayer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Breitmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Breitmayer in 1961 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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