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Brimberg Family History

Brimberg 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: Bromberg, Brumberg, Risberg, Bamberg, Blomberg, Ramberg, Friberg

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Where is the Brimberg family from?

You can see how Brimberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brimberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brimberg family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brimberg's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Brimberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimberg 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 Brimberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brimberg. 50% of Brimberg men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Brimberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brimberg were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Brimberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Brimberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimberg 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Brimberg. 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 71 military records available for the last name Brimberg. For the veterans among your Brimberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brimberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brimberg in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimberg 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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