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Brethel Family History

Brethel 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: Bethel, Brother, Blethen, Brecher, Buechel, Brechtel, Breckel, Bechel

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Where is the Brethel family from?

You can see how Brethel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brethel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brethel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brethel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brethel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brethel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brethel 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 47 census records available for the last name Brethel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brethel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brethel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brethel. For the veterans among your Brethel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brethel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Brethel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brethel in 1974 was 75, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brethel 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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