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Brents Family History

Brents Name Meaning

Altered form of English Brent with the addition of excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Bretl, Bruns, Betts, Brenny, Rentz, Benis, Brent, Bento, Brees, Trent

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Where is the Brents family from?

You can see how Brents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brents family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brents families living in Kentucky. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brents's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brents families in 1840.
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What did your Brents ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brents. 100% of Brents men worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brents 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Brents. 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 923 military records available for the last name Brents. For the veterans among your Brents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brents lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brents in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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