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Breitkopf Family History

Breitkopf 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: Rehkopf, Weiskopf, Brenton, Breitling, Reisdorf, Breiter, Heithoff

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Where is the Breitkopf family from?

You can see how Breitkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breitkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breitkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Breitkopf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breitkopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breitkopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breitkopf 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 Breitkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breitkopf. 100% of Breitkopf men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Breitkopf women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Breitkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Breitkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breitkopf 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Breitkopf. 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 397 military records available for the last name Breitkopf. For the veterans among your Breitkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breitkopf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breitkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Breitkopf in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breitkopf 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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