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Brenholt Family History

Brenholt 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: Breinholt, Trenholm, Reinholt, Arnholt, Brent, Denholm, Rebholz

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Where is the Brenholt family from?

You can see how Brenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brenholt families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Brenholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brenholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenholt 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 Brenholt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Brenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenholt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brenholt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Brenholt. For the veterans among your Brenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenholt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brenholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brenholt in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenholt 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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