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Brentner Family History

Brentner 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: Brenner, Brantner, Breitner, Benner, Buettner, Brenizer, Trenner

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Where is the Brentner family from?

You can see how Brentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brentner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brentner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brentner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brentner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brentner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brentner 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 Brentner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Brentner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Brentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brentner 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Brentner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brentner. For the veterans among your Brentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brentner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Brentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brentner in 1962 was 84, and 39 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brentner 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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