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Brendes Family History

Brendes 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: Brenes, Brender, Brenden, Brandes, Brendel, Berendes, Brander

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Where is the Brendes family from?

You can see how Brendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brendes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brendes families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Brendes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brendes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Brendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brendes. 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 34 military records available for the last name Brendes. For the veterans among your Brendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Brendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brendes in 1961 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendes 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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