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Brenning Family History

Brenning Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Brand.

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


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Where is the Brenning family from?

You can see how Brenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brenning families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brenning families in 1891.
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What did your Brenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brenning. 100% of Brenning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenning 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Brenning. 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 598 military records available for the last name Brenning. For the veterans among your Brenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenning lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brenning in 1957 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenning 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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