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Brinkmeyer Name Meaning

North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) whose farm was on the edge of low-lying grazing land Middle Low German brinc (see Brink ).

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


Similar surnames: Brockmeyer, Brandmeyer, Springmeyer, Eickmeyer, Brunmeier, Bredemeier

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Where is the Brinkmeyer family from?

You can see how Brinkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinkmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinkmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 114 Brinkmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brinkmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brinkmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinkmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brinkmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinkmeyer. 37% of Brinkmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brinkmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinkmeyer were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brinkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinkmeyer 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Brinkmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Brinkmeyer. For the veterans among your Brinkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brinkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brinkmeyer in 1955 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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