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Brenniman Family History

Brenniman 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: Brenneman, Brennan, Brannigan, Breneman, Penniman, Greenman, Bregman

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Where is the Brenniman family from?

You can see how Brenniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenniman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenniman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brenniman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenniman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenniman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenniman 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 Brenniman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenniman. 100% of Brenniman 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
    100%

What Brenniman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Brenniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenniman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brenniman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Brenniman. For the veterans among your Brenniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenniman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Brenniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brenniman in 1969 was 86, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenniman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenniman 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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