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Brinckman Family History

Brinckman 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: Brickman, Brinkman, Brackman, Brockman, Rickman, Bruckman, Barickman

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Where is the Brinckman family from?

You can see how Brinckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinckman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brinckman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 15% of all the recorded Brinckman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brinckman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinckman 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 Brinckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinckman. 60% of Brinckman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brinckman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinckman were Printer and Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Printer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Brinckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brinckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinckman 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Brinckman. 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 269 military records available for the last name Brinckman. For the veterans among your Brinckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinckman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brinckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brinckman in 1967 was 68, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinckman 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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