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Brinson Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Briençun in northern France. Compare Branson .

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


Similar surnames: Branson, Brinton, Brunton, Brison, Benson, Brandon, Branton, Kinson

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Where is the Brinson family from?

You can see how Brinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Brinson families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brinson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brinson families in 1911.
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What did your Brinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brinson. 60% of Brinson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Brinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brinson. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Brinson. For the veterans among your Brinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brinson in 1943 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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