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Brenhart Family History

Brenhart 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: Benhart, Denhart, Arnhart, Dienhart, Lenhart, Barnhart, Bernhart

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Where is the Brenhart family from?

You can see how Brenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brenhart family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brenhart's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Brenhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Brenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenhart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brenhart. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brenhart. For the veterans among your Brenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenhart lifespan?

Average Brenhart life expectancy in 1967 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenhart 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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