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Breniman Family History

Breniman Surname 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: Breneman, Brennan, Bregman, Breihan, Branaman, Freiman, Bronfman

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Where is the Breniman family from?

You can see how Breniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breniman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breniman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Breniman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Breniman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Breniman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breniman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breniman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Breniman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Breniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breniman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Breniman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Breniman. For the veterans among your Breniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breniman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Breniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Breniman in 1960 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breniman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breniman 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.

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