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Brenerton Family History

Brenerton 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: Brenton, Brierton, Brereton, Leverton, Brinton, Benston, Benton

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Where is the Brenerton family from?

You can see how Brenerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brenerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brenerton families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenerton's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Brenerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Brenerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenerton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brenerton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brenerton. For the veterans among your Brenerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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