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Brenne Family History

Brenne 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: Brenner, Brenna, Brenn, Brenke, Benne, Brennen, Brenny, Renne, Breene

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Where is the Brenne family from?

You can see how Brenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Brenne families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brenne's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brenne families in 1880.
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What did your Brenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenne. 39% of Brenne men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Brenne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenne were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenne 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Brenne. 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 319 military records available for the last name Brenne. For the veterans among your Brenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brenne in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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