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Brenyas Family History

Brenyas 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, Brenna, Banyas, Brenes, Arenas, Brents, Brenan, Rentas

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Where is the Brenyas family from?

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

What did your Brenyas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Brenyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenyas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brenyas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brenyas. For the veterans among your Brenyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenyas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Brenyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brenyas in 1972 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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