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Brentar Family History

Brentar 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: Brent, Brenner, Brennan, Brenton, Brenna, Breiter, Brender, Brester

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Where is the Brentar family from?

You can see how Brentar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brentar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Brentar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Brentar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brentar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Brentar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brentar 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 Brentar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brentar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brentar 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brentar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Brentar. For the veterans among your Brentar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brentar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Brentar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brentar in 1970 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brentar 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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