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Brimacomb Family History

Brimacomb 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: Branscomb, Macomb, Whitcomb, Briscoe, Liscomb, Bricco, Acomb, Barcomb

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Where is the Brimacomb family from?

You can see how Brimacomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimacomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brimacomb families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Brimacomb families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brimacomb's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Brimacomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimacomb 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 Brimacomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brimacomb. 50% of Brimacomb men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

What Brimacomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Brimacomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimacomb 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brimacomb. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brimacomb. For the veterans among your Brimacomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimacomb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Brimacomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brimacomb in 1970 was 54, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimacomb 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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