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Breitman Family History

Breitman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a stout or fat person from German breit ‘broad’ + Mann ‘man’ or Yiddish breyt + man. Americanized form of German Breitmann: variant of Breit .

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


Similar surnames: Reitman, Kreitman, Brotman, Weitman, Freidman, Roitman, Freiman

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Where is the Breitman family from?

You can see how Breitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Breitman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breitman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Breitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitman. 30% of Breitman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Breitman women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitman were Furrier and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Furrier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Sales Girl
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitman 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Breitman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Breitman. For the veterans among your Breitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breitman in 1962 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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