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Brinkmeier Family History

Brinkmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brinkmeyer.

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


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Where is the Brinkmeier family from?

You can see how Brinkmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinkmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinkmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Brinkmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Brinkmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brinkmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Brinkmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinkmeier. 52% of Brinkmeier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brinkmeier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinkmeier were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    52%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Brinkmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brinkmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinkmeier 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Brinkmeier. 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 353 military records available for the last name Brinkmeier. For the veterans among your Brinkmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinkmeier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brinkmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brinkmeier in 1957 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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