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Brenaugh Family History

Brenaugh 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: Bronaugh, Orebaugh, Brough, Arbaugh, Reagh, Creagh, Traugh, Keebaugh

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Where is the Brenaugh family from?

You can see how Brenaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brenaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brenaugh family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brenaugh's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Brenaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenaugh 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 69 census records available for the last name Brenaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Brenaugh. 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 Brenaugh. For the veterans among your Brenaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenaugh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Brenaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brenaugh in 1977 was 59, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenaugh 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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