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Brenum Family History

Brenum 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: Branum, Brent, Ranum, Brehm, Bream, Barnum, Tranum, Brenna, Brum

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Where is the Brenum family from?

You can see how Brenum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brenum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenum 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 131 census records available for the last name Brenum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brenum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brenum. For the veterans among your Brenum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Brenum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brenum in 1977 was 65, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenum 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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