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Brenneke Family History

Brenneke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Brennecke.

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


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Where is the Brenneke family from?

You can see how Brenneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenneke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Brenneke families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Brenneke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brenneke families in 1880.
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What did your Brenneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenneke. 36% of Brenneke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brenneke women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Brenneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brenneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenneke 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Brenneke. 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 301 military records available for the last name Brenneke. For the veterans among your Brenneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenneke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brenneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brenneke in 1964 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenneke 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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