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Brinklow Family History

Brinklow Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Brinklow in Warwickshire.

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


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Where is the Brinklow family from?

You can see how Brinklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinklow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinklow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Brinklow families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brinklow's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Brinklow families in 1891.
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What did your Brinklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brinklow. 27% of Brinklow men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Brinklow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinklow were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmworker
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brinklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinklow 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Brinklow. 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 345 military records available for the last name Brinklow. For the veterans among your Brinklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinklow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brinklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brinklow in 1966 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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