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Brenkus Family History

Brenkus 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: Brenes, Brekhus, Brenke, Brents, Brinks, Rinkus, Brockus, Banks

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Where is the Brenkus family from?

You can see how Brenkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brenkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brenkus families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenkus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brenkus families in 1891.
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What did your Brenkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenkus. 55% of Brenkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brenkus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brenkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Brenkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenkus 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Brenkus. 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 162 military records available for the last name Brenkus. For the veterans among your Brenkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenkus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Brenkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brenkus in 1954 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenkus 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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