Brenken Family History

Brenken Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Brenden, Brunken, Brekken, Brenke, Brennen, Renken, Beenken, Bracken, Brenner, Boenker

2,000 record(s) for Brenken

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
844	Military Records
28	Immigration Records
183	Census and Voter Lists
216	Member Trees

Where is the Brenken family from?

You can see how Brenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brenken families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brenken's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Brenken families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenken.

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

100%

What Brenken family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 183 census records available for the last name Brenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Brenken. 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.

Military Records

There are 844 military records available for the last name Brenken. For the veterans among your Brenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Brenken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Brenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brenken in 1971 was 69, and 89 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.