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Brehnan Family History

Brehnan 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: Brennan, Brenan, Bresnan, Bressan, Greenan, Crehan, Bregman, Brenna

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Where is the Brehnan family from?

You can see how Brehnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brehnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brehnan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brehnan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brehnan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brehnan 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 32 census records available for the last name Brehnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brehnan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brehnan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brehnan. For the veterans among your Brehnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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