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Brentlinger Family History

Brentlinger Surname Meaning

Variant of Brendlinger a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brentlinger family from?

You can see how Brentlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brentlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brentlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brentlinger families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brentlinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brentlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brentlinger 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 Brentlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brentlinger. 25% of Brentlinger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Brentlinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brentlinger were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brentlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brentlinger 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Brentlinger. 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 691 military records available for the last name Brentlinger. For the veterans among your Brentlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brentlinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brentlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Brentlinger in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brentlinger 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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