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Brennen Family History

Brennen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brennan . Norwegian: variant of Brenden . This surname is very rare in Norway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Breden, Brenner, Branden, Dennen, Brenn, Brenny, Behnen, Brenneman

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Where is the Brennen family from?

You can see how Brennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Brennen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brennen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brennen families in 1840.
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What did your Brennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brennen. 17% of Brennen men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Brennen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brennen were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Brennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Brennen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brennen. For the veterans among your Brennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brennen in 1950 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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