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Brethold Family History

Brethold 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: Berthold, Betzold, Bratvold, Bergthold, Barthold, Reynold, Rebholz

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Where is the Brethold family from?

You can see how Brethold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brethold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brethold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brethold families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brethold's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brethold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Brethold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brethold 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brethold. 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 78 military records available for the last name Brethold. For the veterans among your Brethold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brethold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brethold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Brethold in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brethold 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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