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Breiner Family History

Breiner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a cereal grower from a derivative of Middle High German brīe ‘grits’ later ‘porridge mush’.

This surname is also found in Denmark and Sweden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breiner family from?

You can see how Breiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Breiner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Breiner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Breiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breiner 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 Breiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breiner. 100% of Breiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Breiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breiner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Breiner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breiner. For the veterans among your Breiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breiner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Breiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Breiner in 1948 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breiner 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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