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Brennel Family History

Brennel 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, Brennen, Brendel, Brenzel, Krengel, Brandel, Brennan, Benner

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Where is the Brennel family from?

You can see how Brennel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brennel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brennel families living in New Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brennel's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Brennel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brennel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brennel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Brennel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brennel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brennel. For the veterans among your Brennel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brennel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brennel in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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