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Brenot Family History

Brenot Surname Meaning

French: metathesized form of Bernot. Compare Brunot.

Breton (Finistère): topographic name derived from bré ‘hill’ and aod ‘cliff’.

This surname is rare in Brittany.

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


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Where is the Brenot family from?

You can see how Brenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brenot families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brenot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brenot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brenot 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 Brenot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenot. 60% of Brenot men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brenot women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Cheese Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Brenot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Brenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenot 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Brenot. 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 98 military records available for the last name Brenot. For the veterans among your Brenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brenot in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenot 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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