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Brimhall Family History

Brimhall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bramhall.

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


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Where is the Brimhall family from?

You can see how Brimhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimhall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimhall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Brimhall families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimhall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brimhall families in 1891.
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What did your Brimhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brimhall. 24% of Brimhall men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Brimhall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brimhall were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Brimhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brimhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimhall 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Brimhall. 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 727 military records available for the last name Brimhall. For the veterans among your Brimhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimhall lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brimhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brimhall in 1960 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimhall 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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