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Bringmann Family History

Bringmann 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: Brinkmann, Bringman, Dingmann, Brinkman, Brigman, Bingman, Bridgman

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Where is the Bringmann family from?

You can see how Bringmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bringmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bringmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bringmann families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bringmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bringmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bringmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bringmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bringmann. 50% of Bringmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bringmann women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Bringmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bringmann 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Bringmann. 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 291 military records available for the last name Bringmann. For the veterans among your Bringmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bringmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bringmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bringmann in 1966 was 74, and 67 in 2002.

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