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Early Origins of the Brenneke family

The surname Brenneke was first found in Swabia, where the name Brandeck was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Brenneke family

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Brenneke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brandeck, Brandecke, Brandekke, Brandeche, Branddeck, Branddecke, Brandeker, Branddekke, Branddeche, Brendecke, Brennecke, Brennecker, Brenneke, Braeneck, Braendecke, Braendekke, Braendeche, Braenddeck, Braenddecke, Braendeker, Braenddekke and many more.

Early Notables of the Brenneke family

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United States Brenneke migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brenneke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Dorathea Brenneke and Maria Brenneke, both of whom arrived in New York in 1862
  • Dorathea Brenneke, aged 15, who arrived in New York in 1862 1
  • Jac Brenneke, aged 49, who landed in New York in 1862 1
  • Maria Brenneke, aged 50, who landed in New York in 1862 1
  • Joseph Brenneke, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1878 1
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  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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