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Brimah Family History

Brimah 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: Arima, Brian, Brim, Braman, Broman, Grima, Brimer, Brich, Brigman

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Where is the Brimah family from?

You can see how Brimah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brimah families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimah's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Brimah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimah 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 16 census records available for the last name Brimah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimah 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brimah. 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 221 military records available for the last name Brimah. For the veterans among your Brimah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimah lifespan?

Average Brimah life expectancy in 2001 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimah 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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