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Brenson Family History

Brenson Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Briençun in Normandy.

The surname may also have contributed to Bramson and Branson.

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


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Where is the Brenson family from?

You can see how Brenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brenson families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brenson families in 1911.
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What did your Brenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brenson. 30% of Brenson men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Brenson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brenson were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenson 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Brenson. 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 358 military records available for the last name Brenson. For the veterans among your Brenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brenson in 1963 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

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