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Brimby Family History

Brimby 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: Brumby, Brisby, Frisby, Brim, Risby, Brimley, Bigby, Bilby, Briney

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Where is the Brimby family from?

You can see how Brimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brimby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brimby family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brimby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Brimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brimby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brimby. For the veterans among your Brimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Brimby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brimby in 1972 was 39, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimby 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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