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Bringer Family History

Bringer Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Beringer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bringer family from?

You can see how Bringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bringer families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bringer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bringer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bringer 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 Bringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bringer. 24% of Bringer men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Bringer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bringer were Attendant and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    47%
  • House Work
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

What Bringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bringer 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Bringer. 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 354 military records available for the last name Bringer. For the veterans among your Bringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bringer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bringer in 1963 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bringer 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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