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Breifeld Family History

Breifeld 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: Freifeld, Kreifels, Rehfeld, Reinfeld, Reifel, Reifer, Briel

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Where is the Breifeld family from?

You can see how Breifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breifeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breifeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breifeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breifeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Breifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breifeld 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 immigration records available for the last name Breifeld. 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 military records available for the last name Breifeld. For the veterans among your Breifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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