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Brimlow Family History

Brimlow Surname Meaning

see Bromilow.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Brimlow family from?

You can see how Brimlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Brimlow families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Brimlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brimlow families in 1891.
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What did your Brimlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brimlow. 67% of Brimlow 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
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brimlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimlow 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Brimlow. 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 221 military records available for the last name Brimlow. For the veterans among your Brimlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimlow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Brimlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brimlow in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimlow 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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