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Breinholt Family History

Breinholt Surname Meaning

German: from a rare ancient Germanic personal name Brin(no) probably composed of elements related to Middle High German brünne ‘armor’.

In the name, the first element, brünne, signifies protection and strength, often associated with the concept of armor.

The second element, walt, translates to ‘rule’, indicating a sense of leadership and authority.

Thus, the name can be interpreted as one who rules with strength or protection.

This etymology reflects the historical significance of the name in terms of personal identity and social status in ancient Germanic culture.

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


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You can see how Breinholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breinholt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breinholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Breinholt families living in Middlesex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Breinholt's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Breinholt families in 1891.
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What did your Breinholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Mason and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breinholt. 34% of Breinholt men worked as a Brick Mason and 100% of Breinholt women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Brick Mason
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Breinholt. 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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There are 146 military records available for the last name Breinholt. For the veterans among your Breinholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breinholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breinholt in 1963 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

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