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Bretnor Family History

Bretnor 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: Brenner, Breiner, Bremner, Breton, Brener, Treanor, Breitner, Berner

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Where is the Bretnor family from?

You can see how Bretnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretnor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bretnor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bretnor families living in Leicestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bretnor's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bretnor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretnor 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 164 census records available for the last name Bretnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretnor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bretnor. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bretnor. For the veterans among your Bretnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretnor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Bretnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bretnor in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretnor 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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