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Breiling Family History

Breiling 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: Breitling, Breiding, Dreiling, Kreiling, Breining, Reiling, Freiling

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Where is the Breiling family from?

You can see how Breiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breiling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Breiling families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Breiling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breiling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breiling. 34% of Breiling 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
    34%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Breiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiling 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Breiling. 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 227 military records available for the last name Breiling. For the veterans among your Breiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breiling in 1962 was 77, and 57 in 2003.

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