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Breuning Family History

Breuning Surname Meaning

German: variant of Breunig. Compare Brining.

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


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Where is the Breuning family from?

You can see how Breuning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breuning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Breuning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breuning family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Breuning's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Breuning families in 1891.
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What did your Breuning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breuning. 29% of Breuning men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Breuning women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breuning were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breuning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breuning 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Breuning. 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 868 military records available for the last name Breuning. For the veterans among your Breuning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breuning lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Breuning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Breuning in 1958 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

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