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Brechbiel Family History

Brechbiel Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Brechbühl (see Brechbill ). This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Brechbill, Krehbiel, Brackbill, Brightbill, Brakebill, Trachsel

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Where is the Brechbiel family from?

You can see how Brechbiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechbiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechbiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Brechbiel families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brechbiel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brechbiel families in 1880.
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What did your Brechbiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brechbiel. 41% of Brechbiel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brechbiel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brechbiel were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Brechbiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechbiel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Brechbiel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Brechbiel. For the veterans among your Brechbiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechbiel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brechbiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brechbiel in 1960 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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