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Brenamen Family History

Brenamen 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: Branaman, Brenden, Brennen, Breneman, Brenan, Benjamin, Creamer

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Where is the Brenamen family from?

You can see how Brenamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenamen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brenamen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenamen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenamen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenamen 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 119 census records available for the last name Brenamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenamen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brenamen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brenamen. For the veterans among your Brenamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenamen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Brenamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brenamen in 1965 was 74, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenamen 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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