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Breihahn Family History

Breihahn 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: Breihan, Bressan, Brennan, Brian, Crehan, Bregman, Reimann, Behan

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Where is the Breihahn family from?

You can see how Breihahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breihahn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Breihahn families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Breihahn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Breihahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breihahn 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 22 census records available for the last name Breihahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breihahn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Breihahn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Breihahn. For the veterans among your Breihahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breihahn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Breihahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breihahn in 1961 was 57, and 72 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breihahn 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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