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Breinich Family History

Breinich Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Freilich, Reinisch, Brennick, Breining, Bresnick, Reinsch, Beinlich

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Where is the Breinich family from?

You can see how Breinich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breinich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breinich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Breinich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Breinich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breinich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breinich 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 Breinich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breinich. 50% of Breinich men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Breinich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Breinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breinich 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Breinich. 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 73 military records available for the last name Breinich. For the veterans among your Breinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breinich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breinich in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breinich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breinich 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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