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Brechbuhl Family History

Brechbuhl 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: Brechbill, Brechbiel, Brechtel, Brecher, Schmuhl, Bredahl, Brecht

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Where is the Brechbuhl family from?

You can see how Brechbuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechbuhl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brechbuhl family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechbuhl's in USA. California had the highest population of Brechbuhl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechbuhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brechbuhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brechbuhl. 100% of Brechbuhl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brechbuhl women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Brechbuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechbuhl 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Brechbuhl. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brechbuhl. For the veterans among your Brechbuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechbuhl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Brechbuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brechbuhl in 1968 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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