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Breckner Family History

Breckner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a topographic name for someone who settled on land that was fallow or still uncultivated

from Low German Breck (High German Brache).

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


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Where is the Breckner family from?

You can see how Breckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breckner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breckner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Breckner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breckner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Breckner families in 1891.
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What did your Breckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breckner. 17% of Breckner men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Breckner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breckner were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Teacher
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breckner 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Breckner. 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 308 military records available for the last name Breckner. For the veterans among your Breckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breckner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Breckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Breckner in 1956 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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