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Brantlinger Family History

Brantlinger 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: Brentlinger, Brendlinger, Reutlinger, Brantner, Breitinger, Branting

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Where is the Brantlinger family from?

You can see how Brantlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brantlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brantlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brantlinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brantlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brantlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brantlinger 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 Brantlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brantlinger. 34% of Brantlinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brantlinger women worked as a None.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Brakeman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Brantlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Brantlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brantlinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brantlinger. 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 147 military records available for the last name Brantlinger. For the veterans among your Brantlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brantlinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brantlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brantlinger in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brantlinger 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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