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Breth Family History

Breth Name Meaning

German: short form of Brethauer .

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


Similar surnames: Greth, Bretl, Beth, Pretz, Bretz, Brech, Krech, Reth, Fresh, Peth

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Where is the Breth family from?

You can see how Breth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Breth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Breth families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Breth's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Breth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breth. 87% of Breth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breth 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Breth. 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 632 military records available for the last name Breth. For the veterans among your Breth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Breth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Breth in 1952 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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