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Briedenstein Family History

Briedenstein 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: Brandenstein, Breidenstein, Bodenstein, Breitenstein, Greenstein

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Where is the Briedenstein family from?

You can see how Briedenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briedenstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Briedenstein families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Briedenstein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Briedenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Briedenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briedenstein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Briedenstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Briedenstein. For the veterans among your Briedenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briedenstein lifespan?

Average Briedenstein life expectancy in 1967 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briedenstein 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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