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Brenteson Family History

Brenteson 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: Brenton, Bentson, Bredeson, Benson, Branson, Brinton, Benton, Branton

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Where is the Brenteson family from?

You can see how Brenteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenteson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brenteson families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenteson's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Brenteson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenteson 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 Brenteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenteson. 100% of Brenteson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Brenteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenteson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brenteson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brenteson. For the veterans among your Brenteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenteson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brenteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brenteson in 1967 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenteson 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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