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Brenk Family History

Brenk 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, Brink, Renk, Brenn, Breck, Bronk, Bren, Brank, Brenke, Brunk

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Where is the Brenk family from?

You can see how Brenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brenk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brenk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenk 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 Brenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenk. 27% of Brenk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brenk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenk were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Brenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenk 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Brenk. 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 383 military records available for the last name Brenk. For the veterans among your Brenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Brenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brenk in 1961 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenk 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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