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Breinig Family History

Breinig Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Breunig. habitational name from a place near Aachen.

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


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Where is the Breinig family from?

You can see how Breinig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breinig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Breinig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breinig family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breinig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breinig families in 1891.
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What did your Breinig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breinig. 45% of Breinig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breinig women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Draftsman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Breinig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breinig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breinig 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Breinig. 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 411 military records available for the last name Breinig. For the veterans among your Breinig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breinig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breinig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Breinig in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breinig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breinig 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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