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Breitenbach Family History

Breitenbach Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of numerous places called Breitenbach or Breidenbach meaning ‘broad stream’ for example in Westphalia, Rhineland, and Hesse.

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


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Where is the Breitenbach family from?

You can see how Breitenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Breitenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Breitenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Breitenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Breitenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitenbach. 16% of Breitenbach men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Breitenbach women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breitenbach were New Worker and 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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Breitenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Breitenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitenbach 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 Breitenbach. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Breitenbach. For the veterans among your Breitenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breitenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breitenbach in 1957 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitenbach 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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