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Brenneise Family History

Brenneise 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: Brenneis, Brennecke, Brenneke, Breese, Brenner, Brenes, Brennick

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Where is the Brenneise family from?

You can see how Brenneise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenneise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Brenneise families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenneise's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Brenneise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenneise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenneise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenneise. 64% of Brenneise men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brenneise women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Rural School Teacher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Brenneise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Brenneise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenneise 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Brenneise. 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 43 military records available for the last name Brenneise. For the veterans among your Brenneise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenneise lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brenneise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brenneise in 1961 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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