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Breckel Family History

Breckel Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German bracke ‘hunting dog tracker dog’. See also Brack.

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


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Where is the Breckel family from?

You can see how Breckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Breckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Breckel families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breckel's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Breckel families in 1891.
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What did your Breckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breckel. 27% of Breckel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    7%

What Breckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breckel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Breckel. 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 206 military records available for the last name Breckel. For the veterans among your Breckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breckel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Breckel in 1955 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breckel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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