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Brinley Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Brindley .

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


Similar surnames: Briley, Brindley, Brinkley, Grimley, Braley, Tinley, Binkley, Brines

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Where is the Brinley family from?

You can see how Brinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Brinley families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brinley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brinley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brinley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinley. 29% of Brinley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Brinley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinley were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinley 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Brinley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brinley. For the veterans among your Brinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brinley in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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