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Brenni Family History

Brenni 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: Brenna, Brenn, Brenny, Brent, Brenner, Brennan, Benn, Brenes, Brann

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Where is the Brenni family from?

You can see how Brenni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brenni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brenni family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenni's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brenni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenni 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 Brenni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brenni. 100% of Brenni women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brenni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Brenni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenni 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Brenni. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brenni. For the veterans among your Brenni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenni lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Brenni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brenni in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brenni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenni 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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