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Brenauer Family History

Brenauer 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: Brenner, Obenauer, Brenizer, Cronauer, Brauer, Brender, Reinauer

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Where is the Brenauer family from?

You can see how Brenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brenauer families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brenauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brenauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenauer 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 107 census records available for the last name Brenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenauer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Brenauer. 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 101 military records available for the last name Brenauer. For the veterans among your Brenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenauer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Brenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brenauer in 1972 was 86, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenauer 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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