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Brenny Family History

Brenny Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Brenning.

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


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Where is the Brenny family from?

You can see how Brenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Brenny families living in Cornwall. This was about 22% of all the recorded Brenny's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Brenny families in 1891.
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What did your Brenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenny. 40% of Brenny men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brenny women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenny were Proprietor and Laundress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenny 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Brenny. 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 143 military records available for the last name Brenny. For the veterans among your Brenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brenny in 1965 was 65, and 56 in 2004.

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