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Brennessel Family History

Brennessel 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: Tennessen, Brennecke, Brenneis, Brenneke, Fennessey, Hennessey

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Where is the Brennessel family from?

You can see how Brennessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brennessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brennessel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brennessel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brennessel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Brennessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennessel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Brennessel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brennessel. For the veterans among your Brennessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennessel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brennessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brennessel in 1969 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brennessel 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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