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Brenn Family History

Brenn Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German brennen ‘to burn something’ an occupational name either for someone who cleared forest land by burning or for a distiller of spirits.

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Norwegian: variant of Brenden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brenn family from?

You can see how Brenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Brenn families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brenn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brenn families in 1911.
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What did your Brenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brenn. 50% of Brenn men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brenn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brenn. For the veterans among your Brenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brenn in 1950 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenn 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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