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Bridenbaugh Family History

Bridenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Breidenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bridenbaugh family from?

You can see how Bridenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bridenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bridenbaugh's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bridenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridenbaugh 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 Bridenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridenbaugh. 29% of Bridenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bridenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridenbaugh were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Bridenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bridenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridenbaugh 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bridenbaugh. 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 331 military records available for the last name Bridenbaugh. For the veterans among your Bridenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bridenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bridenbaugh in 1961 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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