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Breitmeyer Family History

Breitmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: probably a standardized form of Bredemeier.

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


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Where is the Breitmeyer family from?

You can see how Breitmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Breitmeyer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitmeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breitmeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Breitmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breitmeyer. 100% of Breitmeyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breitmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitmeyer 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Breitmeyer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Breitmeyer. For the veterans among your Breitmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breitmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breitmeyer in 1964 was 90, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitmeyer 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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