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Breig Family History

Breig Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Braig. possibly a nickname from an old agent derivative of Swabian bräugen ‘to cry to roar’.

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


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Where is the Breig family from?

You can see how Breig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Breig families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Breig's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Breig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breig 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 Breig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breig. 22% of Breig men worked as a Truck Driver and 24% of Breig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breig were Labor and Drill Press Opr.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Drill Press Opr
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breig 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 Breig. 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 327 military records available for the last name Breig. For the veterans among your Breig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Breig in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breig 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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