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Breiholz Family History

Breiholz 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: Rebholz, Reinholz, Breinholt, Buchholz, Bergholz, Reinhold, Breihan

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Where is the Breiholz family from?

You can see how Breiholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiholz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Breiholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Breiholz families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Breiholz's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Breiholz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breiholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breiholz. 100% of Breiholz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Breiholz women worked as a Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Breiholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Breiholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiholz 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Breiholz. 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 122 military records available for the last name Breiholz. For the veterans among your Breiholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiholz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Breiholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Breiholz in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breiholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiholz 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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