This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bredthauer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bredthauer Family History

Bredthauer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bretthauer.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bredthauer family from?

You can see how Bredthauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredthauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bredthauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bredthauer families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bredthauer's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bredthauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bredthauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bredthauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bredthauer. 53% of Bredthauer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bredthauer women worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Bredthauer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Farm Work
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Bredthauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Bredthauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredthauer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bredthauer

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Bredthauer. 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.

View all Bredthauer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Bredthauer. For the veterans among your Bredthauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bredthauer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bredthauer family history

Discover More

What is the average Bredthauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bredthauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bredthauer in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bredthauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bredthauer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bredthauer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial