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Brinksma Family History

Brinksma 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: Braaksma, Brandsma, Brinkman, Brinks, Bruinsma, Bronkema, Brickman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinksma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Brinksma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinksma 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Brinksma. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Brinksma. For the veterans among your Brinksma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinksma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brinksma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brinksma in 1962 was 81, and 98 in 2002.

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