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Bredenstein Family History

Bredenstein 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: Breidenstein, Bodenstein, Breitenstein, Greenstein, Brandenstein

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Where is the Bredenstein family from?

You can see how Bredenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bredenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bredenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bredenstein families living in Kansas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bredenstein's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bredenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bredenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bredenstein 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bredenstein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bredenstein. For the veterans among your Bredenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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