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Brinkle Family History

Brinkle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brindle, Brinkley, Brickle, Trinkle, Wrinkle, Bringle, Grindle, Brink

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Where is the Brinkle family from?

You can see how Brinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinkle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brinkle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinkle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brinkle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brinkle. 100% of Brinkle men worked as a Dairy Farmer.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Brinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinkle 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brinkle. 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 147 military records available for the last name Brinkle. For the veterans among your Brinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinkle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brinkle in 1962 was 44, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinkle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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