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Brininger Family History

Brininger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Breuninger or of its variant Breininger.

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


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Where is the Brininger family from?

You can see how Brininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brininger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Brininger families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brininger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brininger families in 1891.
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What did your Brininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brininger. 100% of Brininger 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 Brininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brininger 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brininger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Brininger. For the veterans among your Brininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brininger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Brininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brininger in 1951 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brininger 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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