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Breitzman Family History

Breitzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of East German Breitzmann: topographic name for someone who lived by a birch wood.

It originates from a Germanized form of a Slavic word meaning ‘birch’.

The Old Slavic term for birch is brěza.

This naming reflects the geographical features significant to the communities of that region.

The connection to nature is a common theme in many topographic names across cultures.

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


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Where is the Breitzman family from?

You can see how Breitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Breitzman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Breitzman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Breitzman families in 1880.
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What did your Breitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitzman. 48% of Breitzman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Breitzman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitzman were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Breitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitzman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Breitzman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Breitzman. For the veterans among your Breitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitzman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Breitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Breitzman in 1958 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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