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Brenneis Family History

Brenneis Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brenneisen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brenneis family from?

You can see how Brenneis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenneis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenneis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brenneis family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenneis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brenneis families in 1891.
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What did your Brenneis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenneis. 30% of Brenneis men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brenneis women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenneis were Machinist and Supervisor.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Supervisor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenneis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenneis 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Brenneis. 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 860 military records available for the last name Brenneis. For the veterans among your Brenneis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenneis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brenneis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brenneis in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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