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Brenay Family History

Brenay 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: Brenan, Brenny, Brent, Breda, Bream, Brennan, Bena, Brenna, Bendy

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Where is the Brenay family from?

You can see how Brenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brenay family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenay's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brenay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brenay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenay. 100% of Brenay men worked as a Moulder and 100% of Brenay women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brenay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Brenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brenay. 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 57 military records available for the last name Brenay. For the veterans among your Brenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Brenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brenay in 1970 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenay 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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