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Breihan Family History

Breihan Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing nickname for a (beer) brewer from Middle High German briuw(er) ‘brew(er)’

+ a short form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

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


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Where is the Breihan family from?

You can see how Breihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breihan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Breihan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breihan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Breihan families in 1880.
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What did your Breihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Chief Usherette were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breihan. 50% of Breihan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breihan women worked as a Chief Usherette.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chief Usherette
    100%

What Breihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Breihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breihan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Breihan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Breihan. For the veterans among your Breihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breihan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Breihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Breihan in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breihan 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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