Brinkmeyer Family History

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Brinkmeyer Name Meaning

North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was on the edge of low-lying grazing land, Middle Low German brinc (see Brink).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brockmeyer, Brandmeyer, Springmeyer, Eickmeyer, Brunmeier, Bredemeier

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Brinkmeyer Family Origin

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Brinkmeyer Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    8%

  • Laborer

    8%

  • Saloon Keeper

    6%

  • Carpenter

    4%

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In 1880, the most common Brinkmeyer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 8% of Brinkmeyer's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Saloon Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Brinkmeyer. A less common occupation for the Brinkmeyer family was Carpenter.

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Brinkmeyer Historical Records

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Brinkmeyer Life Expectancy

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