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Brina Family History

Brina 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: Brink, Brin, Bina, Brine, Bring, Brint, Bruna, Bria, Brinn, Brand

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Where is the Brina family from?

You can see how Brina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brina families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brina 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 Brina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brina. 50% of Brina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brina women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Washing Flind
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Brina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brina 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Brina. 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 41 military records available for the last name Brina. For the veterans among your Brina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brina lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Brina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brina in 1972 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brina 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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