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Brenahan Family History

Brenahan 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: Bresnahan, Brennan, Breihan, Lenahan, Branaman, Banahan, Renehan

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Where is the Brenahan family from?

You can see how Brenahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenahan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brenahan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenahan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brenahan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Brenahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenahan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brenahan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brenahan. For the veterans among your Brenahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenahan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Brenahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brenahan in 1978 was 87, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenahan 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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