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Breyer Family History

Breyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Breuer or Bräuer ‘brewer’ (see Brauer). Compare Breier.

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Breijer an occupational name for a knitter derived from breien ‘to knit’.

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


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Where is the Breyer family from?

You can see how Breyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Breyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Breyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breyer families in 1891.
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What did your Breyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Breyer. 100% of Breyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Breyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Breyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Breyer. For the veterans among your Breyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Breyer in 1957 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyer 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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