Brenton Family History

Brenton Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name primarily from Brenton near Exminster possibly named in Old English as Brȳningtūn ‘settlement (Old English tūn) associated with Brȳni’

(a personal name from Old English bryne ‘fire flame’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Brinton, Branton, Benton, Brunton, Kenton, Renton, Brewton, Benson, Broxton, Fenton

151,000 record(s) for Brenton

28K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
26K	Census and Voter Lists
89K	Member Trees

Where is the Brenton family from?

You can see how Brenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 15 Brenton families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenton's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brenton families in 1840.

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

What did your Brenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenton. 14% of Brenton men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Brenton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenton were Salesman and Waitress.

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

Laborer

14%

Farmer

13%

Carpenter

7%

Salesman

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

13%

Housewife

12%

Teacher

10%

Waitress

10%

What Brenton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 26K census records available for the last name Brenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Brenton. 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 3K military records available for the last name Brenton. For the veterans among your Brenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Brenton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brenton in 1948 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenton 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.