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Brenington Family History

Brenington 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: Brewington, Henington, Bennington, Bevington, Remington, Lenington

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Where is the Brenington family from?

You can see how Brenington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brenington families living in North Carolina. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brenington's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Brenington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Brenington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenington 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brenington. 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 31 military records available for the last name Brenington. For the veterans among your Brenington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenington lifespan?

Average Brenington life expectancy in 1967 was 67 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 Brenington 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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