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Brennon Family History

Brennon Surname Meaning

from Ó Branáin or Mac Branáin see Brennan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brennon family from?

You can see how Brennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brennon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Brennon families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brennon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brennon families in 1891.
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What did your Brennon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brennon. 100% of Brennon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Brennon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brennon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brennon. For the veterans among your Brennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brennon in 1963 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brennon 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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