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Brenkman Family History

Brenkman 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: Brinkman, Breneman, Brickman, Brennan, Beckman, Brackman, Dreckman

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Where is the Brenkman family from?

You can see how Brenkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brenkman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenkman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brenkman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenkman 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 Brenkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenkman. 29% of Brenkman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brenkman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenkman were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brenkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenkman 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Brenkman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Brenkman. For the veterans among your Brenkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brenkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brenkman in 1964 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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