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Brenack Family History

Brenack Name 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: Brack, Reback, Breck, Brennick, Benac, Bresnick, Renick, Benak

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Where is the Brenack family from?

You can see how Brenack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenack families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Brenack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brenack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenack 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 Brenack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brenack. 100% of Brenack women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Brenack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenack 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Brenack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Brenack. For the veterans among your Brenack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenack lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Brenack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brenack in 1983 was 77, and 96 in 2002.

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