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Breitholtz Family History

Breitholtz 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: Breinholt, Reinholtz, Keilholtz, Reinholz, Reinholt, Eicholtz

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Where is the Breitholtz family from?

You can see how Breitholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitholtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breitholtz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitholtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breitholtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitholtz 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 Breitholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breitholtz. 100% of Breitholtz women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Breitholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitholtz 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Breitholtz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Breitholtz. For the veterans among your Breitholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitholtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Breitholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Breitholtz in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitholtz 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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