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Brensilver Family History

Brensilver 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: Brensinger, Brenizer, Bresler, Bressler, Bensinger, Dressler, Brenner

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Where is the Brensilver family from?

You can see how Brensilver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brensilver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brensilver family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brensilver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brensilver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brensilver 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 Brensilver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brensilver. 100% of Brensilver men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Brensilver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brensilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brensilver 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 Brensilver. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brensilver. For the veterans among your Brensilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brensilver lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Brensilver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brensilver in 1980 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brensilver 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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