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Brenko Family History

Brenko 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: Benko, Renko, Brenke, Franko, Brent, Brink, Brenton, Bruno, Renk

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Where is the Brenko family from?

You can see how Brenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brenko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brenko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brenko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Brenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenko 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Brenko. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brenko. For the veterans among your Brenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Brenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brenko in 1966 was 80, and 72 in 1999.

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