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Brimicombe Family History

Brimicombe Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Brimicombe family from?

You can see how Brimicombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimicombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brimicombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Brimicombe families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimicombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brimicombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimicombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brimicombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brimicombe. 38% of Brimicombe men worked as a Builders Labourer and 95% of Brimicombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brimicombe were Lorry Driver Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

What Brimicombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brimicombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimicombe 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Brimicombe. 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 195 military records available for the last name Brimicombe. For the veterans among your Brimicombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimicombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Brimicombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brimicombe in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimicombe 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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