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Brinden Family History

Brinden 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: Branden, Brenden, Briden, Brandon, Linden, Brinton, Brander, Binder

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Where is the Brinden family from?

You can see how Brinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brinden families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brinden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brinden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinden 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 Brinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brinden. 100% of Brinden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brinden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Brinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinden 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brinden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brinden. For the veterans among your Brinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brinden

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