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Bretzman Family History

Bretzman 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: Breitzman, Brotzman, Kietzman, Kritzman, Bregman, Brotman, Protzman

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Where is the Bretzman family from?

You can see how Bretzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bretzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bretzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bretzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bretzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bretzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bretzman. 28% of Bretzman 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
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What Bretzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Bretzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretzman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bretzman. 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 119 military records available for the last name Bretzman. For the veterans among your Bretzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretzman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bretzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bretzman in 1950 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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