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Breidenstein Family History

Breidenstein Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse (near Biedenkopf). variant of Breitenstein. Compare Broadstone.

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


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Where is the Breidenstein family from?

You can see how Breidenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidenstein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Breidenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Breidenstein family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breidenstein's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Breidenstein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidenstein 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 Breidenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breidenstein. 20% of Breidenstein men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Breidenstein women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breidenstein were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Breidenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breidenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidenstein 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Breidenstein. 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 526 military records available for the last name Breidenstein. For the veterans among your Breidenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Breidenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Breidenstein in 1962 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

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