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Bretheim Family History

Bretheim 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: Fretheim, Preheim, Brehm, Freiheit, Brother, Blethen, Brecher

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Where is the Bretheim family from?

You can see how Bretheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bretheim family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bretheim's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Bretheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretheim 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 22 census records available for the last name Bretheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretheim 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 Bretheim. 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 Bretheim. For the veterans among your Bretheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretheim lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Bretheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bretheim in 1979 was 93, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bretheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretheim 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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