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Breyman Family History

Breyman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Breymann: from Middle High German brī ‘porridge’ + man ‘man’ hence an occupational name for someone who worked or owned a grist mill

or for someone involved in the production of millet.

Millet having been the main cereal used for cooking in medieval Europe.

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


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Where is the Breyman family from?

You can see how Breyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Breyman families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Breyman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Breyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breyman 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 Breyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breyman. 21% of Breyman men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Breyman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breyman were Painter and Millinery.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Millinery
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Breyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breyman 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Breyman. 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 317 military records available for the last name Breyman. For the veterans among your Breyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breyman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Breyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Breyman in 1962 was 91, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breyman 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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