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Breneman Family History

Breneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (ultimately mostly Swiss German) Brennemann (see Brenneman). Jewish: variant of Brenner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Breneman family from?

You can see how Breneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Breneman family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Breneman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Breneman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breneman 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 Breneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breneman. 24% of Breneman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Breneman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breneman were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Breneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Breneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breneman 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Breneman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breneman. For the veterans among your Breneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breneman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Breneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Breneman in 1940 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breneman 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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