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Brende Family History

Brende 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: Brender, Brenden, Brede, Brenke, Rende, Brendel, Brendle, Brande

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Where is the Brende family from?

You can see how Brende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brende family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brende families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Brende families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Brende's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Brende families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brende 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 Brende ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brende. 43% of Brende men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Brende women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brende were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brende 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Brende. 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 93 military records available for the last name Brende. For the veterans among your Brende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brende lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brende in 1959 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brende 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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