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Brettrager Family History

Brettrager Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bretthauer, Borntrager, Bettinger, Bredthauer, Breitinger, Rettinger

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Where is the Brettrager family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brettrager 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 Brettrager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brettrager. 100% of Brettrager men worked as a Farming.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Brettrager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brettrager 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Brettrager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Brettrager. For the veterans among your Brettrager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brettrager lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brettrager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brettrager in 1966 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brettrager 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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