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Breniser Family History

Breniser 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: Brenizer, Brenner, Kreiser, Reiser, Beiser, Breiter, Preiser, Brender

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Where is the Breniser family from?

You can see how Breniser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breniser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Breniser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Breniser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Breniser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Breniser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breniser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breniser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breniser. 32% of Breniser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Breniser women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Auto Mechanic
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Breniser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breniser 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Breniser. 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 216 military records available for the last name Breniser. For the veterans among your Breniser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breniser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Breniser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Breniser in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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