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Brence Family History

Brence 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: Bence, Brenke, Breece, Brent, Brice, Trench, Bench, Breese, Brenner

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Where is the Brence family from?

You can see how Brence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brence family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brence's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Brence families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brence. 28% of Brence men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brence women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brence 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Brence. 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 181 military records available for the last name Brence. For the veterans among your Brence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brence lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brence in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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