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Brenckman Family History

Brenckman 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: Brickman, Beckman, Brackman, Dreckman, Brockman, Boeckman, Bruckman

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Where is the Brenckman family from?

You can see how Brenckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenckman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Brenckman families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brenckman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brenckman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenckman 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 Brenckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brenckman. 100% of Brenckman men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Brenckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Brenckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenckman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brenckman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Brenckman. For the veterans among your Brenckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenckman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Brenckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brenckman in 1969 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenckman 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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