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Briethaupt Family History

Briethaupt 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: Breithaupt, Brethauer, Bickelhaupt, Brillhart, Bredthauer, Bretthauer

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Where is the Briethaupt family from?

You can see how Briethaupt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briethaupt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briethaupt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Briethaupt families living in South Carolina. This was about 89% of all the recorded Briethaupt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Briethaupt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briethaupt 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 Briethaupt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briethaupt. 100% of Briethaupt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Briethaupt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Briethaupt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briethaupt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Briethaupt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Briethaupt. For the veterans among your Briethaupt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briethaupt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Briethaupt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Briethaupt in 1986 was 86, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briethaupt 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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