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Breuker Family History

Breuker Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a bog or marsh from Low German brök Dutch broek ‘bog’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

A variant of German Bröcker (see Brocker) and Dutch Broeker.

Dutch: from Middle Dutch brokere ‘lawbreaker’.

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


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Where is the Breuker family from?

You can see how Breuker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breuker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breuker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Breuker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breuker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breuker families in 1891.
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What did your Breuker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breuker. 100% of Breuker men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Breuker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breuker 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Breuker. 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 117 military records available for the last name Breuker. For the veterans among your Breuker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breuker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Breuker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Breuker in 1955 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breuker 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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