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Breunig Family History

Breunig Surname Meaning

German: from the old personal name Brūning a derivative of Brun(o) (see Brun) which was diphthongized (via Brüning; see Bruning) to Breuni(n)g in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Breunig family from?

You can see how Breunig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breunig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Breunig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Breunig family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breunig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breunig families in 1891.
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What did your Breunig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breunig. 44% of Breunig men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Breunig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breunig were Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Mill Hand
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Breunig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breunig 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Breunig. 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 Breunig. For the veterans among your Breunig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breunig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breunig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breunig in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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