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Brensdal Family History

Brensdal Name 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: Brendel, Bressan, Rendahl, Breda, Brandel, Brennan, Bansal, Brenna

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Where is the Brensdal family from?

You can see how Brensdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brensdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brensdal families living in Montana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brensdal's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Brensdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brensdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brensdal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brensdal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Brensdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brensdal 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Brensdal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Brensdal. For the veterans among your Brensdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brensdal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brensdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brensdal in 1966 was 90, and 64 in 2003.

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