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Brenber Family History

Brenber 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: Brenner, Brender, Brener, Brander, Brewer, Beaber, Bieber, Krenzer

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Where is the Brenber family from?

You can see how Brenber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brenber families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Brenber family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenber's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brenber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenber 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 11 census records available for the last name Brenber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenber 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brenber. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brenber. For the veterans among your Brenber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenber 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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