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Bretfelian Family History

Bretfelian 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: Brockelman, Trevillian, Creelman, Breslin, Cretella, Beukelman

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Where is the Bretfelian family from?

You can see how Bretfelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretfelian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bretfelian family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretfelian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bretfelian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bretfelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretfelian 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bretfelian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bretfelian. For the veterans among your Bretfelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bretfelian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bretfelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bretfelian in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretfelian 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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