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Brinis Family History

Brinis 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: Brines, Brinks, Brink, Brin, Baines, Bines, Prins, Banis, Benis

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Where is the Brinis family from?

You can see how Brinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Brinis families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1861. In 1840 there was 1 Brinis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brinis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinis 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 53 census records available for the last name Brinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brinis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brinis. For the veterans among your Brinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinis lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Brinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brinis in 1996 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinis 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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