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Breier Family History

Breier Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Breuer or Bräuer (see Brauer). Compare Breyer.

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


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Where is the Breier family from?

You can see how Breier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Breier family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breier's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Breier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breier 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 Breier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breier. 100% of Breier women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

What Breier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Breier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Breier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breier. For the veterans among your Breier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breier in 1957 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breier 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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