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Bretherten Family History

Bretherten 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: Brotherton, Netherton, Betterton, Brotherson, Brecheisen, Brecheen

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Where is the Bretherten family from?

You can see how Bretherten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretherten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bretherten families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretherten's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Bretherten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretherten 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 Bretherten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bretherten. 100% of Bretherten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bretherten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bretherten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretherten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bretherten. 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 Bretherten. For the veterans among your Bretherten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretherten lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bretherten

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