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Breymaier Family History

Breymaier 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: Bredemeier, Stegmaier, Brunmeier, Bremer, Bremmer, Breslauer, Bremner

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Where is the Breymaier family from?

You can see how Breymaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breymaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breymaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Breymaier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Breymaier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breymaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breymaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breymaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breymaier. 24% of Breymaier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Breymaier women worked as a 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
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Breymaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breymaier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Breymaier. 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 154 military records available for the last name Breymaier. For the veterans among your Breymaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breymaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breymaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Breymaier in 1962 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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