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Brenenson Family History

Brenenson 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: Benenson, Berenson, Bredeson, Benson, Branson, Brennan, Brenton

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Where is the Brenenson family from?

You can see how Brenenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brenenson families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenenson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Brenenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Brenenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenenson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brenenson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brenenson. For the veterans among your Brenenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenenson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Brenenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brenenson in 1970 was 49, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenenson 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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