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Brenton Name 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

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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 1911 there were 114 Brenton families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brenton's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Brenton families in 1911.
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What did your Brenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brenton. 55% of Brenton men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Brenton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenton were Farmers Son and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid Servant
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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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.

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