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Brinas Family History

Brinas 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: Brines, Brinks, Bringas, Rinas, Minas, Bras, Brink, Brin, Baines

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Where is the Brinas family from?

You can see how Brinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brinas family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brinas's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Brinas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinas 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 Brinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brinas. 100% of Brinas men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Brinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinas 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Brinas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brinas. For the veterans among your Brinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Brinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brinas in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinas 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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