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Brench Family History

Brench Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brench family from?

You can see how Brench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brench family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brench families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Brench families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brench's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Brench families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brench 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 Brench ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Green Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brench. 50% of Brench men worked as a Green Grocer and 84% of Brench women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brench were Grocers Assistant and Daily Work Housework.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Green Grocer
    50%
  • Grocers Assistant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Packer Horticultural
    5%
  • Daily Work Housework
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brench 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Brench. 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 211 military records available for the last name Brench. For the veterans among your Brench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brench lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Brench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brench in 1972 was 76, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brench 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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