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Bransteter Family History

Bransteter 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: Branstetter, Brandstetter, Brantner, Brandmeyer, Rastetter, Bruster

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Where is the Bransteter family from?

You can see how Bransteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransteter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bransteter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bransteter family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bransteter's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bransteter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bransteter 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 259 census records available for the last name Bransteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransteter 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bransteter. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bransteter. For the veterans among your Bransteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bransteter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Bransteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bransteter in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bransteter 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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