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Brechtlein Family History

Brechtlein Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rechtin, Brechtel, Brecheen, Boehnlein, Bechtle, Schlein, Poehlein

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Where is the Brechtlein family from?

You can see how Brechtlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brechtlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brechtlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brechtlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brechtlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brechtlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brechtlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brechtlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaner and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brechtlein. 100% of Brechtlein men worked as a Cleaner and 100% of Brechtlein women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Brechtlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Brechtlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brechtlein 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brechtlein. 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 31 military records available for the last name Brechtlein. For the veterans among your Brechtlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brechtlein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Brechtlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brechtlein in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brechtlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brechtlein 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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