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Brenman Family History

Brenman 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: Brennan, Bregman, Breneman, Brenan, Berman, Bressan, Brugman

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Where is the Brenman family from?

You can see how Brenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brenman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenman. 14% of Brenman men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Brenman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenman were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brenman. 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 638 military records available for the last name Brenman. For the veterans among your Brenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brenman in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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