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Brietstein Family History

Brietstein 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: Blitstein, Beilstein, Bodenstein, Breitenstein, Brittain, Greenstein

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Where is the Brietstein family from?

You can see how Brietstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brietstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brietstein family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brietstein's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Brietstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Brietstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brietstein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brietstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brietstein. For the veterans among your Brietstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brietstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Brietstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brietstein in 1974 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brietstein 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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