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Breto Family History

Breto 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: Brett, Brito, Breton, Bretz, Bretl, Breth, Loreto, Bratt, Brent

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Where is the Breto family from?

You can see how Breto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Breto families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Breto's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breto 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 Breto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breto. 56% of Breto men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Breto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Breto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breto 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Breto. 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 40 military records available for the last name Breto. For the veterans among your Breto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breto lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Breto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Breto in 1972 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breto 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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