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Breisch Family History

Breisch Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Breusch itself a variant of Preusch ‘Prussian’.

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


Similar surnames: Reisch, Kresch, Brich, Breech, Bersch, Fresch, Eisch, Brasch, Bleich

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Where is the Breisch family from?

You can see how Breisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breisch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breisch. 22% of Breisch men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Breisch women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breisch were Machinist 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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breisch 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Breisch. 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 538 military records available for the last name Breisch. For the veterans among your Breisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breisch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Breisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Breisch in 1951 was 42, and 50 in 2004.

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