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Brinberg Family History

Brinberg 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: Grinberg, Risberg, Weinberg, Kronberg, Winberg, Friberg, Granberg

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Where is the Brinberg family from?

You can see how Brinberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Brinberg families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brinberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brinberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brinberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinberg. 60% of Brinberg men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Brinberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brinberg were Manager and Typewriter. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Typewriter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Brinberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinberg 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Brinberg. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brinberg. For the veterans among your Brinberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Brinberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brinberg in 1949 was 47, and 77 in 2003.

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