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Bricknal Family History

Bricknal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brickman, Brickel, Brickner, Brickell, Brick, Bricker, Bickel

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Where is the Bricknal family from?

You can see how Bricknal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bricknal family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Bricknal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Bricknal families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bricknal's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bricknal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bricknal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Bricknal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bricknal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bricknal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Bricknal. For the veterans among your Bricknal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bricknal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1974, in the United States, Bricknal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bricknal in 1960 was 63, and 67 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bricknal 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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