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Brinell Family History

Brinell 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: Brunell, Britnell, Brill, Bridwell, Briel, Brindle, Rinella, Brines

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Where is the Brinell family from?

You can see how Brinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Brinell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brinell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Brinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinell 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Brinell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Brinell. For the veterans among your Brinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Brinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brinell in 1962 was 75, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinell 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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