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Brendis Family History

Brendis 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: Brandis, Buendia, Benis, Bredin, Brenes, Brender, Brenden, Bennis

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Where is the Brendis family from?

You can see how Brendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brendis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brendis families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brendis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brendis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brendis 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 Brendis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brendis. 50% of Brendis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Brendis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Brendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brendis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brendis. For the veterans among your Brendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Brendis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brendis in 1972 was 69, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendis 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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