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Breecher Family History

Breecher 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: Brecher, Beecher, Becher, Belcher, Bratcher, Reicher, Buescher

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Where is the Breecher family from?

You can see how Breecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Breecher family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breecher's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Breecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breecher 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 Breecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breecher. 50% of Breecher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Breecher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breecher were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Breecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Breecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breecher 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Breecher. 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 175 military records available for the last name Breecher. For the veterans among your Breecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breecher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Breecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breecher in 1961 was 38, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breecher 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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