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Brenzel Family History

Brenzel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Brenz itself a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Brando (see Brand ).

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


Similar surnames: Brendel, Benzel, Frenzel, Brandel, Menzel, Wenzel, Guenzel, Rengel

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Where is the Brenzel family from?

You can see how Brenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenzel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brenzel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brenzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brenzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenzel. 25% of Brenzel men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Brenzel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenzel were Miner and Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenzel 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Brenzel. 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 292 military records available for the last name Brenzel. For the veterans among your Brenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenzel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brenzel in 1952 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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