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Brennian Family History

Brennian 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, Brannigan, Brennick, Drennan, Brennen, Breneman

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Where is the Brennian family from?

You can see how Brennian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brennian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brennian families living in Connecticut. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brennian's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brennian families in 1880.
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What did your Brennian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brennian. 50% of Brennian men worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Printer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Brennian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennian 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brennian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brennian. For the veterans among your Brennian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brennian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brennian in 1963 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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