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Breetz Family History

Breetz 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: Reetz, Beetz, Bretz, Brett, Brent, Beets, Britz, Breese, Beitz, Reitz

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Where is the Breetz family from?

You can see how Breetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Breetz families living in Indiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Breetz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Breetz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Breetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breetz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Breetz. 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 213 military records available for the last name Breetz. For the veterans among your Breetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breetz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Breetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Breetz in 1967 was 76, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breetz 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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