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Brendus Family History

Brendus 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: Brenes, Brandis, Brender, Brenden, Redus, Brekhus, Readus, Brents

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Where is the Brendus family from?

You can see how Brendus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brendus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brendus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brendus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Brendus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brendus. 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 Brendus. For the veterans among your Brendus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Brendus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brendus in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brendus 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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