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Brinteson Family History

Brinteson 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: Brinton, Brinson, Branson, Branton, Brenton, Brunson, Brines, Arneson

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Where is the Brinteson family from?

You can see how Brinteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinteson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brinteson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinteson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brinteson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinteson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brinteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brinteson. 100% of Brinteson women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Brinteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinteson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brinteson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brinteson. For the veterans among your Brinteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinteson lifespan?

Average Brinteson life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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