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Brechtel Family History

Brechtel Name Meaning

South German: from a shortened pet form of the personal name Albrecht or in the southwest from a pet form of Bechtold (see Berthold ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bechtel, Brecht, Reichel, Prechtel, Broeckel, Prechtl, Buchtel

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Where is the Brechtel family from?

You can see how Brechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechtel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brechtel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brechtel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechtel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brechtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brechtel. 16% of Brechtel men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Brechtel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brechtel were Plumber and Clerk. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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What Brechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechtel 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Brechtel. 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 863 military records available for the last name Brechtel. For the veterans among your Brechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechtel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brechtel in 1954 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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