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Brecheisen Family History

Brecheisen Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German brecheysen ‘crowbar’ hence a nickname for a manual worker or for large strong man. Compare Breakiron.

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


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Where is the Brecheisen family from?

You can see how Brecheisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecheisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brecheisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Brecheisen families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brecheisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brecheisen families in 1880.
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What did your Brecheisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brecheisen. 70% of Brecheisen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Brecheisen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brecheisen were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Sales Clerk
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brecheisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecheisen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Brecheisen. 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 482 military records available for the last name Brecheisen. For the veterans among your Brecheisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecheisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brecheisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brecheisen in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brecheisen 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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