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Brimlaw Family History

Brimlaw 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: Brumlow, Brimley, Brilla, Brill, Briel, Bromley, Brislin, Arima

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Where is the Brimlaw family from?

You can see how Brimlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimlaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brimlaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brimlaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brimlaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Brimlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimlaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brimlaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brimlaw. For the veterans among your Brimlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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