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Brenet Family History

Brenet 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: Brent, Brunet, Brenes, Benet, Brener, Brett, Trent, Bonnet, Brenner

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Where is the Brenet family from?

You can see how Brenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Brenet families living in Worcestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brenet's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Brenet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenet 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 274 census records available for the last name Brenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenet 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brenet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brenet. For the veterans among your Brenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenet lifespan?

Average Brenet life expectancy in 1968 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenet 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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