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Brettelle Family History

Brettelle 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: Fretwell, Betterley, Mettille, Cretella, Boutelle, Estelle, Britnell

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Where is the Brettelle family from?

You can see how Brettelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brettelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brettelle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Brettelle families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brettelle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brettelle families in 1880.
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What did your Brettelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brettelle. 67% of Brettelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • None Private Means
    34%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Brettelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brettelle 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Brettelle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Brettelle. For the veterans among your Brettelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brettelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brettelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brettelle in 1967 was 69, and 59 in 2002.

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