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Breiman Family History

Breiman 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: Bregman, Breihan, Freiman, Breitman, Greiman, Reiman, Berman, Bressan

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Where is the Breiman family from?

You can see how Breiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Breiman families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Breiman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breiman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiman 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 Breiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breiman. 18% of Breiman men worked as a Foreman and 34% of Breiman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breiman were Carpenter and Steno. .

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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

  • Foreman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Steno
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiman 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Breiman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Breiman. For the veterans among your Breiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Breiman in 1965 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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