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Brenatt Family History

Brenatt 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: Prenatt, Brett, Bratt, Brent, Brents, Brenan, Berenato, Brunett

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Where is the Brenatt family from?

You can see how Brenatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenatt family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Brenatt families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenatt's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Brenatt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenatt 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 14 census records available for the last name Brenatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenatt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brenatt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brenatt. For the veterans among your Brenatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenatt 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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