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Brinegar Family History

Brinegar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Breuninger itself a variant of Breuning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brinegar family from?

You can see how Brinegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinegar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Brinegar families living in Worcestershire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brinegar's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Brinegar families in 1891.
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What did your Brinegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinegar. 29% of Brinegar men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Brinegar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinegar were Miner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brinegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinegar 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Brinegar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brinegar. For the veterans among your Brinegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinegar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brinegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brinegar in 1955 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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