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Brindger Family History

Brindger 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: Bridger, Bringer, Bridge, Beringer, Ringer, Brander, Binder, Brindle

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Where is the Brindger family from?

You can see how Brindger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brindger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brindger families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Brindger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brindger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brindger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brindger 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 Brindger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brindger. 42% of Brindger men worked as a Miner and 100% of Brindger women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brindger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Brindger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brindger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brindger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brindger. For the veterans among your Brindger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brindger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Brindger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brindger in 1972 was 22, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brindger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brindger 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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