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Bretnitz Family History

Bretnitz 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: Reinitz, Benitz, Brett, Brent, Britz, Beitz, Reitz, Kienitz, Rentz

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Where is the Bretnitz family from?

You can see how Bretnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretnitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bretnitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bretnitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bretnitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bretnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bretnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretnitz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bretnitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bretnitz. For the veterans among your Bretnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretnitz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Bretnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bretnitz in 1988 was 90, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretnitz 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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