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Brimm Family History

Brimm Name Meaning

English (Devon and Hampshire): variant of Bream . German: probably a variant of Brimme (see Brimmer ).

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


Similar surnames: Trimm, Brim, Prime, Simm, Ramm, Brian, Bromm, Krimm, Crimm, Brame

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Where is the Brimm family from?

You can see how Brimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Brimm families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brimm's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimm 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 Brimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brimm. 100% of Brimm 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Brimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimm 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Brimm. 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 642 military records available for the last name Brimm. For the veterans among your Brimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimm lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brimm in 1956 was 28, and 66 in 2004.

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