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Brennisen Family History

Brennisen 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: Brennen, Rennison, Bennison, Brenner, Brennan, Brenizer, Bensen

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Where is the Brennisen family from?

You can see how Brennisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brennisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brennisen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Brennisen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brennisen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Brennisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennisen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brennisen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brennisen. For the veterans among your Brennisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennisen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Brennisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Brennisen in 1966 was 76, and 75 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brennisen 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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