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Brenwasser Family History

Brenwasser 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: Brewster, Rosenwasser, Triebwasser, Brasser, Bresser, Elsasser

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Where is the Brenwasser family from?

You can see how Brenwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenwasser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brenwasser families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brenwasser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brenwasser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenwasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenwasser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Brenwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenwasser 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Brenwasser. 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 24 military records available for the last name Brenwasser. For the veterans among your Brenwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenwasser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Brenwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brenwasser in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2000.

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