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Brietling Family History

Brietling 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: Frieling, Breitling, Britting, Billing, Freehling, Etling, Kiesling

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Where is the Brietling family from?

You can see how Brietling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brietling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brietling families living in Alabama. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brietling's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Brietling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brietling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Brietling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brietling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brietling. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brietling. For the veterans among your Brietling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brietling lifespan?

Average Brietling life expectancy in 1981 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brietling 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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