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Brendell Family History

Brendell 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: Bendell, Brendel, Rendell, Brandell, Rundell, Brandel, Brunell

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Where is the Brendell family from?

You can see how Brendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brendell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brendell 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 Brendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brendell. 25% of Brendell men worked as a Metal Worker and 100% of Brendell 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

  • Metal Worker
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Brendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendell 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Brendell. 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 122 military records available for the last name Brendell. For the veterans among your Brendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brendell in 1961 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendell 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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