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Brinker Family History

Brinker Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: topographic name from Brink the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Brinker family from?

You can see how Brinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brinker families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brinker's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brinker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinker 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 Brinker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Brinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brinker. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Brinker. For the veterans among your Brinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinker lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Brinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brinker in 1940 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brinker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinker 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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