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Breidert Family History

Breidert 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: Breiter, Reider, Brender, Kreider, Breiner, Reinert, Reisert, Breier

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Where is the Breidert family from?

You can see how Breidert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breidert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breidert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Breidert families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Breidert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breidert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breidert 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 Breidert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breidert. 60% of Breidert men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Breidert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Breidert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breidert 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Breidert. 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 249 military records available for the last name Breidert. For the veterans among your Breidert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breidert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Breidert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Breidert in 1963 was 71, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breidert 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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