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Brimer Family History

Brimer Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant via Brimner of the ethnic name Bremner denoting someone from Brabant in the Low Countries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brimer family from?

You can see how Brimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Brimer families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Brimer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brimer families in 1891.
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What did your Brimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brimer. 100% of Brimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimer 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Brimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brimer. For the veterans among your Brimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brimer in 1945 was 23, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimer 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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