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Brinckerhoff Family History

Brinckerhoff Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Brinkerhoff. The surname Brinckerhoff is no longer found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brinckerhoff family from?

You can see how Brinckerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinckerhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinckerhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Brinckerhoff families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Brinckerhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brinckerhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinckerhoff 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 Brinckerhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinckerhoff. 50% of Brinckerhoff men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Brinckerhoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinckerhoff were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Secretary
    43%

What Brinckerhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brinckerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinckerhoff 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Brinckerhoff. 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 754 military records available for the last name Brinckerhoff. For the veterans among your Brinckerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinckerhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brinckerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brinckerhoff in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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