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Brinch Family History

Brinch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Branch, Brich, Brinck, Rich, Brick, Burich, Winch, Brach, Brice

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Where is the Brinch family from?

You can see how Brinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brinch family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinch's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brinch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinch 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 Brinch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brinch. 100% of Brinch 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
    100%

What Brinch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Brinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinch 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Brinch. 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 48 military records available for the last name Brinch. For the veterans among your Brinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brinch in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brinch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinch 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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