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Brendhorst Family History

Brendhorst 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: Brandhorst, Brunkhorst, Bronkhorst, Bringhurst, Broadhurst, Windhorst

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Where is the Brendhorst family from?

You can see how Brendhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendhorst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brendhorst families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Brendhorst's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brendhorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Brendhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendhorst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brendhorst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brendhorst. For the veterans among your Brendhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendhorst lifespan?

Average Brendhorst life expectancy in 1978 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendhorst 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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