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Breihl Family History

Breihl 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: Reihl, Brill, Briel, Brehm, Reil, Biehl, Bruehl, Beil, Breihan, Buehl

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Where is the Breihl family from?

You can see how Breihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Breihl family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breihl's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Breihl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Breihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breihl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Breihl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Breihl. For the veterans among your Breihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breihl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breihl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breihl

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