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Brinz Family History

Brinz 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: Britz, Brink, Brin, Prinz, Brine, Bring, Branz, Brint, Brunz, Brinn

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Where is the Brinz family from?

You can see how Brinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Brinz families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brinz's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brinz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinz 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 Brinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Evacuee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brinz. 100% of Brinz women worked as an Evacuee.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Evacuee
    100%

What Brinz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Brinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Brinz. 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 197 military records available for the last name Brinz. For the veterans among your Brinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brinz in 1966 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brinz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinz 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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