This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brimhan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brimhan Family History

Brimhan 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: Brian, Breihan, Brigham, Braman, Broman, Brigman, Brittan, Brimhall

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brimhan family from?

You can see how Brimhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimhan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brimhan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimhan's in USA. California had the highest population of Brimhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Brimhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Brimhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimhan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brimhan

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Brimhan. 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.

View all Brimhan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Brimhan. For the veterans among your Brimhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brimhan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brimhan family history

Discover More

What is the average Brimhan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brimhan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brimhan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial