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Bridenthall Family History

Bridenthall 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: Brintnall, Benthall, Mendenhall, Freudenthal, Rosenthal, Bridewell

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Where is the Bridenthall family from?

You can see how Bridenthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridenthall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridenthall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bridenthall family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridenthall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bridenthall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridenthall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Bridenthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridenthall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bridenthall. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bridenthall. For the veterans among your Bridenthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridenthall lifespan?

Average Bridenthall life expectancy in 2002 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridenthall 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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