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Brellenthin Family History

Brellenthin 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: Mellenthin, Breitenstein, Ballentine, Benthin, Bellanti, Breidenstein

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Where is the Brellenthin family from?

You can see how Brellenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brellenthin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brellenthin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brellenthin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brellenthin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brellenthin 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 Brellenthin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brellenthin. 50% of Brellenthin men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Brellenthin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Brellenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brellenthin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brellenthin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Brellenthin. For the veterans among your Brellenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brellenthin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brellenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brellenthin in 1963 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brellenthin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brellenthin 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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