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Brendle Name Meaning

South German: variant of Brendel . In North America this surname is also an altered form of the variant Brändle (see Brandle ).

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


Similar surnames: Brindle, Bendle, Kendle, Trundle, Brandle, Brengle, Trindle, Bentle

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Where is the Brendle family from?

You can see how Brendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brendle families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brendle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brendle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brendle. 30% of Brendle men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Brendle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brendle were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brendle 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Brendle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brendle. For the veterans among your Brendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brendle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brendle in 1950 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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