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Brenkley Family History

Brenkley Name Meaning

from Brenkley in Ponteland (Northumb). The place-name is from the Old English male given name Brynca + hlāw ‘hill tumulus’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Brinkley, Bentley, Beckley, Reckley, Brantley, Brindley, Breakey

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Where is the Brenkley family from?

You can see how Brenkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenkley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Brenkley families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brenkley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brenkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenkley 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 Brenkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenkley. 40% of Brenkley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenkley 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Brenkley. 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 63 military records available for the last name Brenkley. For the veterans among your Brenkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenkley lifespan?

Average Brenkley life expectancy in 1981 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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