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Brinson Family History

Brinson Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Briençun in northern France. Compare Branson.

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


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Where is the Brinson family from?

You can see how Brinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Brinson families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brinson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brinson families in 1891.
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What did your Brinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brinson. 20% of Brinson men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Brinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinson were Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Dairyman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Brinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinson 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 Brinson. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Brinson. For the veterans among your Brinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brinson in 1943 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinson 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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