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Brennier Family History

Brennier 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, Benner, Brenizer, Trenner, Brunner, Bernier, Renner, Brender

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Where is the Brennier family from?

You can see how Brennier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brennier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Brennier families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Brennier's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Brennier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brennier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Brennier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brennier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brennier. For the veterans among your Brennier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Brennier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brennier in 1971 was 81, and 73 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brennier 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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