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Brinser Family History

Brinser Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Brinzer: from a (Celtic?) personal name Brinno or related to Old High German brinnan ‘to burn’.

The surname Brinzer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Brinser family from?

You can see how Brinser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brinser families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brinser's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Brinser families in 1911.
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What did your Brinser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinser. 20% of Brinser men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brinser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinser were Miller 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Miller
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brinser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinser 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Brinser. 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 461 military records available for the last name Brinser. For the veterans among your Brinser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brinser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brinser in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinser 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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