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Brenden Family History

Brenden Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farms in southeastern Norway named Brenden from brenna ‘land cleared for cultivation by burning’ + the definite singular article -en.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Breden, Breeden, Brenton, Brandel, Menden, Brandon, Brogden, Blender

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Where is the Brenden family from?

You can see how Brenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brenden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Brenden families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Brenden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brenden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenden. 46% of Brenden men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Brenden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenden were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenden 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Brenden. 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 563 military records available for the last name Brenden. For the veterans among your Brenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenden lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Brenden in 1947 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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