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Brennglass Family History

Brennglass 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: Brennan, Brenna, Brenneis, Brengle, Brenneman, Bringas, Rennels

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Where is the Brennglass family from?

You can see how Brennglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennglass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brennglass families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brennglass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brennglass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brennglass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Brennglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennglass 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brennglass. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brennglass. For the veterans among your Brennglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennglass lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Brennglass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brennglass in 1972 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brennglass 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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