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Breiger Family History

Breiger 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: Breger, Breiter, Breiner, Kreiger, Breier, Reiger, Berger, Beger

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Where is the Breiger family from?

You can see how Breiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breiger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breiger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Breiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Breiger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Breiger. For the veterans among your Breiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Breiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Breiger in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiger 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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