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Brenier Family History

Brenier 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: Brenner, Brenizer, Brender, Frenier, Breier, Brener, Grenier, Renier

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Where is the Brenier family from?

You can see how Brenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenier families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Brenier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brenier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenier 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 Brenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenier. 54% of Brenier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Brenier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Brenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenier 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Brenier. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brenier. For the veterans among your Brenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brenier in 1964 was 74, and 17 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenier 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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