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Breslauer Family History

Breslauer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Breslau (see Breslau).

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


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Where is the Breslauer family from?

You can see how Breslauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breslauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Breslauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Breslauer families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Breslauer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breslauer families in 1891.
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What did your Breslauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breslauer. 56% of Breslauer men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Breslauer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breslauer were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Breslauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breslauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breslauer 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 Breslauer. 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 786 military records available for the last name Breslauer. For the veterans among your Breslauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breslauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breslauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breslauer in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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