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Brimi Family History

Brimi 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: Brim, Crimi, Brimm, Brill, Brick, Grime, Prime, Prim, Britz, Brice

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Where is the Brimi family from?

You can see how Brimi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brimi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brimi family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brimi's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Brimi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brimi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brimi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brimi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Brimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brimi 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brimi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brimi. For the veterans among your Brimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brimi lifespan?

Between 1940 and 1997, in the United States, Brimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brimi in 1940 was 44, and 73 in 1997.

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