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Brendley Family History

Brendley 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: Brindley, Brandley, Brendle, Bentley, Brindle, Bradley, Grindley

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Where is the Brendley family from?

You can see how Brendley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brendley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Brendley families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brendley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brendley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brendley 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 Brendley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brendley. 28% of Brendley men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Brendley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Brendley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendley 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Brendley. 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 47 military records available for the last name Brendley. For the veterans among your Brendley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Brendley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brendley in 1964 was 76, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brendley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendley 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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