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Brimner Family History

Brimner Surname Meaning

see Bremner.

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


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Where is the Brimner family from?

You can see how Brimner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brimner family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Brimner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brimner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brimner. 43% of Brimner men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Brimner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brimner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimner 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Brimner. 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 199 military records available for the last name Brimner. For the veterans among your Brimner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brimner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brimner in 1956 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brimner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimner 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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