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Breakstone Family History

Breakstone Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Braxton.

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


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Where is the Breakstone family from?

You can see how Breakstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breakstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breakstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Breakstone families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Breakstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breakstone families in 1891.
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What did your Breakstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breakstone. 50% of Breakstone men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Breakstone women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breakstone were Odd Jobe and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Odd Jobe
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Breakstone. 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 197 military records available for the last name Breakstone. For the veterans among your Breakstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breakstone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breakstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Breakstone in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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