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Brennick Family History

Brennick Surname Meaning

Irish and English: perhaps from an Anglicized form of Irish Breathnach ‘Briton’ see Brannock. This surname is now very rare in Britain.

German: variant of Brennicke (see Brennecke). The surname Brennick is very rare in Germany.

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


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You can see how Brennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brennick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brennick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Brennick families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brennick's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Brennick families in 1911.
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What did your Brennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brennick. 67% of Brennick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brennick 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Brennick. 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 284 military records available for the last name Brennick. For the veterans among your Brennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brennick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brennick in 1962 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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