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Brnich Family History

Brnich 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: Brich, Broich, Rich, Brick, Burich, Brach, Brice, Bernick, Bench

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Where is the Brnich family from?

You can see how Brnich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brnich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brnich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brnich families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brnich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brnich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brnich 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 57 census records available for the last name Brnich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brnich 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Brnich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Brnich. For the veterans among your Brnich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brnich lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Brnich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brnich in 1948 was 53, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brnich 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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