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Bretl Family History

Bretl Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Brado an ancient Germanic personal name of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Gretz, Reil, Pretz, Brott, Kretz, Britt, Dietl, Breth, Britz, Bretz

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Where is the Bretl family from?

You can see how Bretl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bretl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bretl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bretl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bretl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bretl. 50% of Bretl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bretl women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Bretl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Bretl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretl 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bretl. 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 155 military records available for the last name Bretl. For the veterans among your Bretl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bretl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bretl in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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