This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brentzel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brentzel Family History

Brentzel 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: Rentzel, Brenzel, Frentzel, Bentzel, Brenizer, Reitzel, Reutzel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brentzel family from?

You can see how Brentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brentzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brentzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brentzel families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brentzel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brentzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brentzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Brentzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brentzel. 43% of Brentzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brentzel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brentzel were Millwright and H Wife.

View Census Data for Brentzel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Plumber
    11%
  • Millwright
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • H Wife
    50%

What Brentzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Brentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brentzel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Brentzel

Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Brentzel. 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.

View all Brentzel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Brentzel. For the veterans among your Brentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brentzel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brentzel family history

Discover More

What is the average Brentzel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brentzel in 1959 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brentzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brentzel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brentzel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial