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Brimble Family History

Brimble Surname Meaning

variant of Bramble; compare Brimblecombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brimble family from?

You can see how Brimble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 265 Brimble families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brimble's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Brimble families in 1891.
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What did your Brimble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brimble. 15% of Brimble men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Brimble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brimble were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Coal Hewer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Brimble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brimble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimble 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Brimble. 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 657 military records available for the last name Brimble. For the veterans among your Brimble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimble lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brimble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brimble in 1965 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimble 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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