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Bridenstine Family History

Bridenstine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Breidenstein.

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


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Where is the Bridenstine family from?

You can see how Bridenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridenstine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bridenstine families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridenstine's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bridenstine families in 1891.
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What did your Bridenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridenstine. 32% of Bridenstine men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bridenstine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridenstine were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bridenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bridenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridenstine 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bridenstine. 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 629 military records available for the last name Bridenstine. For the veterans among your Bridenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridenstine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bridenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bridenstine in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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