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Brinks Family History

Brinks Surname Meaning

Dutch and German border region: variant of Brink with the genitive ending -s.

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


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Where is the Brinks family from?

You can see how Brinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Brinks families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brinks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brinks families in 1891.
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What did your Brinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brinks. 84% of Brinks 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
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinks 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Brinks. 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 717 military records available for the last name Brinks. For the veterans among your Brinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinks lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brinks in 1955 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinks 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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