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Brentt Family History

Brentt 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: Brett, Brent, Brents, Trent, Bratt, Bronte, Brenton, Brunet, Brenna

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Where is the Brentt family from?

You can see how Brentt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brentt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brentt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brentt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Brentt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brentt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brentt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brentt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brentt. 100% of Brentt men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Brentt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brentt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brentt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brentt. For the veterans among your Brentt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brentt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Brentt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brentt in 1976 was 62, and 72 in 1990.

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