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Brenor Family History

Brenor 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: Brener, Brent, Brenner, Brewer, Gregor, Trevor, Breger, Brenton

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Where is the Brenor family from?

You can see how Brenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brenor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Brenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brenor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brenor. For the veterans among your Brenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenor

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