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Brechbill Family History

Brechbill Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Brechbühl: topographic name for someone who lived on a hill (Bühl) near a crack or crevice (Brech) or owned by or associated with a man called Brecht.

The surname Brechbill is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Brechbill family from?

You can see how Brechbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechbill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brechbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Brechbill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechbill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brechbill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechbill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brechbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brechbill. 35% of Brechbill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brechbill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brechbill were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Brechbill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brechbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechbill 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Brechbill. 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 245 military records available for the last name Brechbill. For the veterans among your Brechbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechbill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brechbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brechbill in 1959 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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