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Brenthel Family History

Brenthel 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: Bethel, Rentzel, Brendel, Brenzel, Berthel, Frentzel, Bentzel, Brent

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Where is the Brenthel family from?

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

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenthel. 100% of Brenthel women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Brenthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenthel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brenthel. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brenthel. For the veterans among your Brenthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenthel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Brenthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brenthel in 1978 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenthel 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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