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Bridenthal Family History

Bridenthal 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: Freudenthal, Rosenthal, Odenthal, Blumenthal, Schoenthal, Lowenthal

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Where is the Bridenthal family from?

You can see how Bridenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridenthal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bridenthal families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridenthal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bridenthal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridenthal 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 Bridenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bridenthal. 31% of Bridenthal men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Paper Hanger
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Bridenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Bridenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridenthal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bridenthal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Bridenthal. For the veterans among your Bridenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridenthal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bridenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bridenthal in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridenthal 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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