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Brinsky Family History

Brinsky 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: Krinsky, Bransky, Brisky, Brodsky, Brink, Brissey, Belinsky, Minsky

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Where is the Brinsky family from?

You can see how Brinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Brinsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinsky 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 Brinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brinsky. 34% of Brinsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%

What Brinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Brinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinsky 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Brinsky. 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 109 military records available for the last name Brinsky. For the veterans among your Brinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Brinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brinsky in 1952 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brinsky 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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