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Breigle Family History

Breigle 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: Brengle, Reigle, Beagle, Breig, Geigle, Treible, Begle, Brege

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Where is the Breigle family from?

You can see how Breigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breigle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breigle families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Breigle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breigle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Breigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Breigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breigle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Breigle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Breigle. For the veterans among your Breigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breigle lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Breigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Breigle in 1982 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breigle 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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