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Brenseke Family History

Brenseke 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: Brenneke, Brenke, Brennecke, Bresee, Breske, Beneke, Breese, Brenner

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Where is the Brenseke family from?

You can see how Brenseke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenseke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenseke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brenseke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenseke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brenseke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenseke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenseke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Brenseke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenseke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brenseke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brenseke. For the veterans among your Brenseke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenseke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Brenseke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brenseke in 1965 was 50, and 93 in 2000.

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