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Brind Family History

Brind Surname Meaning

see Brend.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brind family from?

You can see how Brind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brind family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brind families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Brind families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Brind's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brind families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brind 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 Brind ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brind. 50% of Brind men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Brind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brind 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brind. 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 988 military records available for the last name Brind. For the veterans among your Brind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brind lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brind in 1964 was 80, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brind 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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