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Breuer Family History

Breuer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a brewer of beer or ale from Middle High German briuwer ‘brewer’.

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


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Where is the Breuer family from?

You can see how Breuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breuer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Breuer families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Breuer's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Breuer families in 1891.
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What did your Breuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breuer. 100% of Breuer 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Breuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breuer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Breuer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Breuer. For the veterans among your Breuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breuer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Breuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Breuer in 1950 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breuer 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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