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Brimmell Family History

Brimmell Surname Meaning

see Brimble.

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


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Where is the Brimmell family from?

You can see how Brimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Brimmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Brimmell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brimmell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brimmell families in 1891.
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What did your Brimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brimmell. 100% of Brimmell men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Brimmell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Household Duties
    9%

What Brimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimmell 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brimmell. 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 109 military records available for the last name Brimmell. For the veterans among your Brimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimmell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Brimmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brimmell in 1969 was 96, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimmell 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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