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Brickmann Family History

Brickmann Name 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: Brickman, Brockmann, Brinkmann, Brackmann, Dickmann, Brackman

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Where is the Brickmann family from?

You can see how Brickmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brickmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brickmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Brickmann families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brickmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brickmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brickmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brickmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brickmann. 60% of Brickmann 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Brickmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brickmann 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Brickmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Brickmann. For the veterans among your Brickmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brickmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Brickmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brickmann in 1978 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

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