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Bretnal Family History

Bretnal 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: Brennan, Brenna, Bernal, Bretl, Brenan, Bresnan, Beal, Brett, Real

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Where is the Bretnal family from?

You can see how Bretnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretnal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bretnal families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bretnal family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretnal's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bretnal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretnal 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 32 census records available for the last name Bretnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretnal 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 Bretnal. 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 Bretnal. For the veterans among your Bretnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretnal lifespan?

Average Bretnal life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretnal 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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